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I was the entertainment at a 5th birthday party: A new favorite science communication gig

Posted on January 24, 2024 By David Shiffman 1 Comment on I was the entertainment at a 5th birthday party: A new favorite science communication gig
I was the entertainment at a 5th birthday party: A new favorite science communication gig
Popular Culture

I recently got an incredible opportunity to do some public science engagement. My friends’ daughter, who absolutely loves sharks, was turning 5 and having friends over for a shark (and pirate, and octonauts) themed birthday party. And she wanted to know if I would be willing to attend and answer the kids’ questions about sharks. … Read More “I was the entertainment at a 5th birthday party: A new favorite science communication gig” »

Lessons learned from teaching the public about shark science and conservation: Insights from my SICB Plenary

Posted on January 18, 2024January 18, 2024 By David Shiffman
Lessons learned from teaching the public about shark science and conservation: Insights from my SICB Plenary
Academic life, Education, Featured

In January 2024, I presented the John Moore Lecture at the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology conference. The aim of the Moore plenary is to offer the society a new perspective on science education, and my talk was entitled “You’re Gonna Need a Bigger Engagement Strategy: Lessons Learned from Teaching the Public About Shark … Read More “Lessons learned from teaching the public about shark science and conservation: Insights from my SICB Plenary” »

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