118. The Poetry of Science, Nature Check, and Groups of Belonging w/ Dr. Sheryl Hosler

About this episode

Dr. Cheryl Hosler discusses her journey in science communication and the importance of storytelling in connecting people with ecological concepts.

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Cheryl Hosler, creator of Nature Check and The Roving Naturalist, shares her journey from feeling inadequate in science to becoming a postdoctoral researcher and innovative science communicator who uses storytelling and gaming to connect people with ecological concepts. • Cheryl's educational path from English major to scientist, overcoming early discouragement in high school science classes • The limitations of the "deficit model" in science communication and why simply...

People in this episode

Host: Vikram Baliga

Guest: Dr. Cheryl Hosler

Topics covered

• science communication
• ecology
• storytelling
• gaming
• education
• belonging

Keywords

• science
• nature
• storytelling
• ecological concepts
• education
• communication

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