SciComm Studio 002: Podcasts, Sounds, and Crowds

Calling scientists, science lovers and science communicators! This month’s SciComm Studio is all about the new relationships smartphones are building between the public and scientists; specifically, through podcasting and crowdsensing.

First, two radio producers will share tips on crafting science podcasts for scientists and media professionals. Jake Warga from Stanford’s Storytelling Program will share ideas for building vivid, compelling stories from research, personal experiences, imagination, and insights. Swiss journalist This Wachter will share his own insights drawn from 20 years as a journalist in newspapers and radio.

More than sharing information, smartphones can help scientists collect it. We’ll hear from Julia Buwaya, a PhD student from the University of Geneva, about her research into “crowdsensing”: using a phone’s sensors to collect ambient data from the public. You can participate ahead of this event by downloading our NoiseBay app to help create a map of San Francisco’s sound levels: a lucky participant at the evening event will receive a $200 prize.

More info + registration for this free event at the weblink.

6:30pm: doors open
7:00pm: talks and q&a
8:00pm: demo & networking
9:00pm: doors close

Speakers: Jake Warga, Radio producer; This Wachter, Science Journalist; Julia Buwaya, Crowdsensing Researcher