Episode Summary: In this episode of “When Science Speaks,” host Mark Bayer welcomes Monique Mills, an engineer renowned for her exceptional science communication skills. Monique shares her unique journey and discusses the importance of communication in engineering and career development. Key Topics Covered: Introduction to Monique Mills Monique Mills, an accomplished engineer and communicator, joins…
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In this special episode, I’m going to share valuable insights on crafting impactful stories that captivate listeners and achieve the results you’re seeking. Sponsor Message: This episode of When Science Speaks is sponsored by OneSkin, a company led by PhD scientists committed to revolutionizing skin aging. OneSkin has patented the first peptide (protein building block) that…
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In this episode of the When Science Speaks podcast, Mark welcomes back Dr. Amelia Burke Garcia, an award-winning digital health communicator and researcher with 20 years of experience. Amelia is a program director at NORC at the University of Chicago, where she worked on the CDC’s Covid-19 response and directed the award-winning “How Right Now/Que…
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In this episode of When Science Speaks, host Mark Bayer sat down with veteran journalist and author Bill Birchard to talk about his latest book, Writing For Impact, 8 Secrets From Science that will fire up your readers’ brains. The book delves into the science of how the brain processes language and how writers can…
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This week’s episode features best-selling author, Wharton Business School professor, and world-reknown business advisor Jonah Berger, Ph.D. We discuss Prof. Berger’s latest book, Magic Words: What to Say to Get Your Way and specific topics in the book such as: – How the focus of Dr. Berger’s latest book, Magic Words, (to be releaseed Tuesday, March 7,…
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In this week’s episode, Jordan Harbinger, host of one of the most downloaded podcasts, the Jordan Harbinger Show, and developer of one of the leading self-development programs in the world, shares key insights on relationship-building, the value of social capital, and related topics, such as: The difference between “networking” and “relationship-building” What he means by…
Read MoreIn this week’s episode featuring Olivia Bullock, Ph.D., Assistant Professor at George Washington University, we discuss a range of issues related to crafting effective communicaitons, including: – Olivia’s communication research on the importance of narrative in messaging – Her work on COVID messaging as a consultant for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services…
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In this special episode, I share my thoughts on how you can quickly strengthen your communication skills – whether in spoken or written form. I discuss: – Lessons from tens of thousands of TED talks – The “3-Rs” and why they’re essential if you want your communications to be memorable and move your listeners –…
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This week’s episode features Melanie Flores, an MIT-trained chemical engineer, theater arts aficionado, and two-time TEDx speaker, who currently applies her multidisciplinary skills to her work as Director of Solutions Consulting at SymTrain, a firm that automates and scales role-play training and coaching. We discuss a range of issues such as: – Melanie’s fascinating career…
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This episode of When Science Speaks features Srikant Iyer, Ph.D., Associate Director of the New York Academy of Sciences. We discuss an array of topics related to career transitions and finding your professional passion, such as: – The grad school to career transition – Srikant’s strengths to be a change agent and how these qualities…
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