Film and Media in SciComm
Ellice's SciComm Corner Podcast Episode 1
Ellice's SciComm Corner is your go-to podcast for hot button topics and new research in science communication. Hosted by Ellice Peck, a SciComm Master's student at Stony Brook University, this monthly podcast connects the science behind scicomm to the realities of engaging in the field.
This month's episode touches on the use of film and media in science communication. Films have captivated audiences ever since the first motion picture was invented, and they continue to play a huge role in society today, especially since the advent of the digital age. What does this mean for scicomm, and how can we as researchers and science communicators take advantage of its benefits and use film to share science effectively? What pitfalls do we need to be aware of? This episode discusses three research papers that focus on different aspects of this discussion.
Papers Discussed in episode 1:
- Babaii, E., & Asadnia, F. (2021). “If a black hole is an oyster, then...”: The discoursal trends of popularization in science fiction movies. Public Understanding of Science, 30(7), 868-880. Link to the paper.
- Kapoor, N., & Singh, S. N. (2019). Science film-making for science communication–A study of filmmakers’ perspectives in India. Link to the paper.
- Shriver-Rice, M., Fernandes, J., Johns, L. N., Riopelle, C., & Vaughan, H. (2021). Young Adults’ Reactions and Engagement with Short-form Videos on Sea Level Rise. Environmental Communication, 1-16. Link to the paper.
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