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Special Episode: Why is a Former U.S. Senate Chief of Staff Hosting a Science Podcast?
In this special episode, I talk about:  – Why I started the podcast almost 4 years ago – The similarities between scientists and public policy professionals – How a Western Union telegram sparked my interest in public policy – The qualities scientists often possess – due to their work – that are transferable to…
Read MoreExploring the Origins of the Universe and Art of Writing with Particle Physicist Yangyang Cheng, PhD
 Particle physicist and postdoctoral research associate Yangyang Cheng, PhD explores the universe and also shares her unique perspectives on her native country of China and the U.S. political landscape across media, including in the Op-Ed pages of The New York Times, on BBC News, and in SupChina, a New York-based, China-focused news, information, and…
Read MoreInnovation in 7 Languages with Ester Caffarel-Salvador, PhD
  In this episode, Mark and Ester Caffarel-Salvador, PhD discuss her research on transdermal patches, career transitions, mentoring, and other issues, including:  Ester’s experience with the Impact mentoring program, issues she finds mentees are particularly concerned about, and how she advises them to handle them How speaking 7 languages may help Ester when…
Read MoreUnleashing Innovation to Combat COVID-19 with Mike Grandinetti
Transcript April 8, 2020 Mark Bayer Thanks everyone so much for being here on this special coronavirus edition of “When Science Speaks.” This is Mark Bayer. I’m just so glad that you’re here and you’re joining us. Today’s episode is brought to you by Bayer Strategic Consulting, a unique advocacy and training firm in the…
Read MoreImproving the Relevance of Research with Professor Kambiz Maani – Ep #71
A study released by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) claimed that 50% of academic papers are read-only by their authors and journal editors and that 90% of these are never cited. This means that most, if not all, of the innovations that can be found in businesses, industries, and manufacturing have…
Read MoreThe Importance of Soft Skills in the Life Sciences with Karla Talanian – Ep #68
The term soft skills are in no way judgmental but many employers will prefer to describe it as professional skills, personal skills, collaboration, and communication. Irrespective of how it is described, it is almost unanimously accepted that soft skills are crucial in today’s workplace, especially in the life sciences. When asked what these soft skills…
Read MoreCommunicating Science the Right Way with Dr. Alison F. Davis – Ep #67
A critical part of the scientific process is the interpretation and presentation of results in a form that the general public can understand. When science is not clearly communicated, it can seem to produce complex and conflicting information. However, scientists typically don’t have any training on how to communicate, despite the fact that it’s a…
Read MoreInnovation and the Value of Connection with Dr. Christie Canaria – Ep #61
Research and technology create immense value for the world through the results of their hard work. Important innovation and discovery are done in labs around the world, but there is another equally important landscape for businesses and startups who are working in innovative technologies, and that is the connection between people. Dr. Christie Canaria is…
Read MoreEffective Communication with Terre Nicholson – Ep #60
Working as a geotechnical engineer, or any technical field requires a highly-trained skillset. Years of education and training is needed to prepare for a career in the STEM fields. However, the high-quality institutions that educate students in those fields are not always as focused on teaching them other skills that are beneficial in the workplace….
Read MoreDemystifying Stem Cells, with Dr. Geoff Hunt – Ep #55
The topic of stem cells can elicit a variety of responses from controversy to indifference. These widely misunderstood cells are usually thought to be the product of infants or something taken from the fetuses. The fact is that these amazing cells are a part of all of us, and could possibly lead to great advances…
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