About this episode
Dr. Katelyn Jetelina discusses the challenges of science communication in public health and academia.
How do you navigate a nonlinear, “squiggly line” career in science and public health? Dr. Katelyn Jetelina, an epidemiologist and scientific communicator, explores challenges of science communication within academia—from cultural resistance to misaligned incentives—and why so much vital research never reaches the public. Joined by Dr. John Schwartzberg, Professor Emeritus, School of Public Health, they discuss the growing opportunities for scientists both within and beyond academia, and what needs to change to better support public impact across all career paths. Series: "UC Berkeley Graduate Lectures" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Education] [Show ID: 41067]
People in this episode
Host: Katelyn Jetelina
Guests: Dr. Katelyn Jetelina, Dr. John Schwartzberg
Topics covered
- science communication
- public health
- career development
- epidemiology
- academic challenges
Keywords
- nonlinear career
- cultural resistance
- misaligned incentives
- public impact
- scientific communication
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Squiggly Line
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