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Dr Heather Bray discusses the future of food science and the importance of effective science communication.

"Science communication is not just about talking to the media; it's about this broader relationship. Food is social, not just scientific." - Dr Heather Bray. In our Summer Shorts bonus season finale, The SciComm Collective’s Kate is joined by guest Dr Heather Bray, Coordinator of UWA's Masters and Minor in Science Communication programs. Taking on the challenge she sets for students, Heather reflects on her performance at UWA's Raising the Bar 2024, where she presented on the future of food science. Kate and Heather discuss the importance of purpose, audience and message in science communication, how to plan for a presentation (and how not to!), and why reflective practice is vital for all science communication practitioners. Episode Links: Dr Heather Bray (Research Repository) UWA's Raising the Bar Podcast What is Raising the Bar? UWA Science Communication on Facebook UWA Science Communication Plus check out Season One's ⁠Episode 2⁠ for more Heather, and ⁠Episode 4⁠ for more on the Deficit Model. The SciComm Collective: Instagram Facebook Website Episode Details: Host: Kate Holmes Guest: Dr Heather Bray Produced by: Kate Holmes, Dr Heather Bray Edited by: Clare Boon…

People in this episode

Host: Kate Holmes

Guest: Dr Heather Bray

Topics covered

• science communication
• food science
• presentation skills
• reflective practice
• audience engagement

Keywords

• science communication
• food science
• presentation planning
• audience
• reflective practice

Sponsors

UWA Grand Challenges Make A Difference Impact Grant

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Organizations: UWA, UWA's Masters and Minor in Science Communication

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