Plenary - Plenary: A Stand-up Comedian's Guide to Science Communication

Good communication is important in a healthy relationship, functional workplace and, of course, a riveting scientific journal.
Researchers face the significant task of exploring life’s pressing questions: Why did someone become sick? Can we find a cure for an emerging disease? Is that dress gold or blue?
But even the most rigorous studies can go unnoticed if people don’t click it or aren’t able to easily understand it. Some research even shows that presenting straight facts don’t change people’s beliefs and don’t really help combat misinformation.

Science communicator and comedian Kasha Patel will share the basic tenets of relatable science communication. She will also share unorthodox ways people share scientific findings to reach audiences.
Attendees will pick up practical tips on making science more fun and accessible, learn to assess the risks and pitfalls of incorporating humor, and, most importantly, gain inspiration for thinking about communicating science in a more creative way.