Skype a Scientist A timely way to learn about science
There might never have been a time when more people have been interested in learning about science\u2014from a safe distance. \n\nSkype a Scientist matches up scientists with classrooms and groups of adults for Q&A sessions over video chat.\n\nSarah McAnulty, PhD\u2014Executive Director of Skype a Scientist and a squid biologist\u2014joined the podcast to talk about the goals of Skype a Scientist and how scientists from all disciplines share their work with groups of all ages and backgrounds.\n\nPeople interested in learning from a scientist\u2014and scientists interested in sharing their work with the public\u2014can sign up to find a match at https://www.skypeascientist.com/.\n\n3:05 \u2013 Her research into how animals and bacteria communicate\u2026 \n\n4:39 - \u2026and why this matters. Why is it important to know this?\n\n6:33 \u2013 On how Skype a Scientist connects people with scientists and helps them overcome the \u201cintimidation factor\u201d with science \n\n8:22 \u2013 On how scientists across all disciplines participate\n\n9:41 \u2013 On the audience, which is five or more people and could be of any age, background, or level of expertise (e.g., classrooms, library groups)\n\n11:38 \u2013 How do you find the right scientist through Skype a Scientist?\n\n14:27 \u2013 On how scientists interested in sharing their expertise can get involved\n\n16:35 \u2013 Some of her favorite moments from Skype a Scientist sessions\n\n19:23 \u2013 On resources available through Skype a Scientist that might be helpful to cancer patients and caregivers