View the full show notes on the Amplifying Research website: https://www.amplifyingresearch.com/podcast/2-aprof-jen-martin-on-the-importance-of-science-communication Today's episode is a deep dive with A/Prof Jen Martin. She's dedicated her professional life to teaching researchers how to communicate effectively. She founded the science communication teaching program at the University of Melbourne, and is one of the hosts of the Let's Talk SciComm podcast. Jen's also an incredible science communicator in her own right. She's currently the vice president of Australian science communicators. She's been talking weekly about science on RRR for more than 15 years. And she's also the author of popular science book, "Why am I like this?" Our conversation covers: Why effective communication is so important for researchers who want to generate impact How you can build your confidence when starting out How research organisations can create a safe space for communication and connection Her work with Homeward bound, and some specific advice for female and non-binary researchers And a whole lot more... Let's Talk SciComm podcast: https://pod.link/1590937440 https://blogs.unimelb.edu.au/science-communication/blog-posts/podcast/ Find Prof Jen Martin online: https://findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/profile/6492-jen-martin https://twitter.com/scidocmartin https://www.instagram.com/scidocmartin/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-martin-scicomm Buy Jen's book, "Why Am I Like This?": https://www.booktopia.com.au/why-am-i-like-this--jen-martin/book/9781761450426.html?source=pla&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAt5euBhB9EiwAdkXWOykxTXFZhFZNevivr-G9oS0fw_nesnaPE92mU__qzwomIpQWp37u8RoCznAQAvD_BwE https://www.amazon.com.au/Why-Am-Like-This-Weirdest/dp/1648961738#:~:text=Book%20overview&text=With%20answers%20to%20some%20of,our%20strangest%20thoughts%20and%20habits. Resources mentioned: "Dare to Lead" by Brene Brown https://brenebrown.com/book/dare-to-lead Find Chris online: https://www.amplifyingresearch.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrispahlow
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