Science communication is an important part of every scientist's role though it does not come naturally to all scientists. Skillful science communicators are able to translate complex scientific jargon by reading and understand peer reviewed papers across several disciplines in ways that engage the public.
Science communicators Dr Michelle Dickinson and Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles come together at the Silver Linings conference to talk about how the life of a public scientists can be incredibly rewarding and also sometimes incredibly challenging.
In this honest chat about life as a public figure, Siouxsie reveals some of the comments and behaviours that she has had to deal with as well as some of the incredible global impact her communication has made during the recent COVID19 pandemic.