Episode: 36 - David Hewlett on Making Learning Fun and Data Standardization

About this episode

David Hewlett discusses making learning enjoyable and the importance of effective science communication.

David Hewlett, founder of Tech Bandits, makes learning fun and creates an environment where children—the future generation of scientists—can feel comfortable with curiosity. With host Ari Berman, Hewlett delves into his acting career, which consists of a wide range of scientist roles, and the origins of Tech Bandits. He also shares his thoughts on how science needs to be communicated better (and why scientists need to know how to present their work to the world), what technology can help with...

People in this episode

Host: Ari Berman

Guest: David Hewlett

Topics covered

• learning
• data standardization
• science communication
• technology
• education

Keywords

• learning
• science
• technology
• education
• data standardization
• communication

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Tech Bandits

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