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Film and Media in SciComm

Ellice's SciComm Corner Podcast Episode 1

Ellice's SciComm Corner is your go-to podcast for hot button topics and new research in science communication. Hosted by Ellice Peck, a SciComm Master's student at Stony Brook University, this monthly podcast connects the science behind scicomm to the realities of engaging in the field. 

This month's episode touches on the use of film and media in science communication. Films have captivated audiences ever since the first motion picture was invented, and they continue to play a huge role in society today, especially since the advent of the digital age. What does this mean for scicomm, and how can we as researchers and science communicators take advantage of its benefits and use film to share science effectively? What pitfalls do we need to be aware of? This episode discusses three research papers that focus on different aspects of this discussion. 

Papers Discussed in episode 1:

  • Babaii, E., & Asadnia, F. (2021). “If a black hole is an oyster, then...”: The discoursal trends of popularization in science fiction movies. Public Understanding of Science30(7), 868-880. Link to the paper.
  • Kapoor, N., & Singh, S. N. (2019). Science film-making for science communication–A study of filmmakers’ perspectives in India. Link to the paper.
  • Shriver-Rice, M., Fernandes, J., Johns, L. N., Riopelle, C., & Vaughan, H. (2021). Young Adults’ Reactions and Engagement with Short-form Videos on Sea Level Rise. Environmental Communication, 1-16. Link to the paper.

You can download a full transcript of the episode here. All music in Ellice's SciComm Corner episodes are licensed under YouTube's Creative Commons License. 

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Ellice Peck

Ellice Peck graduated from Stony Brook with a bachelor’s degree in biology and a concentration in neuroscience and is the founder of The Neuro Aesthetic, a science communication platform that offers helpful blog posts and resources for Ph.D. students and postdocs with an aesthetic twist. In addition to running her own business, Peck works as a science communication intern for the Alda Center, helping to develop and design content for The Link.

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