Inclusive science communication with Tamara Poles (Episode 87)

About this episode

Tamara Poles discusses the importance of representation and inclusion in science communication with host Sarah McLusky.

Tamara Poles is the founder and CEO of Universal SciCom based in North Carolina, USA, and working remotely across the world. Sarah and Tamara talk about Why representation and inclusion in science communication matters Sharing science and building community through unconventional formats including the Scirens drag and burlesque show and adults-only ‘Uncensored Science’ Helping researchers connect to audiences through their own personal story, not just their science Navigating funding cuts and the anti-science narrative in current US politics Find out more Visit the episode webpage Connect with Tamara on LinkedIn Find out more about Universal SciCom via their website , Instagram , Facebook or LinkedIn pages Sign up for the Universal SciCom newsletter This episode was first released in February 2026 which was both LGBT+ History Month in the UK, and Black History Month in the USA. About Research Adjacent Follow Research Adjacent on LinkedIn or Instagram Email a comment, question or suggestion Leave a voice note Post a review on Podchaser Sign up to the Research Adjacent newsletter Mentioned in this episode: Research Adjacent Directory Member of the Month: Susan Mandala, Writing…

People in this episode

Host: Sarah McLusky

Guest: Tamara Poles

Topics covered

• inclusive science communication
• representation in science
• community building
• funding cuts
• anti-science narrative
• personal storytelling

Keywords

• science communication
• inclusion
• representation
• community
• funding cuts
• anti-science
• storytelling

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Universal SciCom, Writing Works Consulting

Places: North Carolina

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