In this interview, Dr. Norris describes what it is like to educate daily as the Texas Science and Natural History Museum's Exhibition and Outreach Associate. We discuss the importance of fostering curiosity in an outreach setting, as well as some unconventional modes of outreach to appeal to wider audiences involving pop culture.

Small Talk: Broad Impacts- Liam Norris Interview

This episode I interviewed Dr. Bruce MacFadden, emeritus professor and former curator of vertebrate paleontology at the Florida Museum of Natural History. Bruce is the author of “Broader Impacts of Science on Society” and has helped pave the way as a true STEM broader impacts pioneer. Bruce discusses how things have changed since the publication of his book and shares advice for moving forward into the future. 

Small Talk: Broad Impacts- Bruce MacFadden Interview

This interview with Dr. Tom Devitt explores broader impacts programs geared towards undergraduate students, discussing mentorship strategies and fostering engagement with non-STEM major students. We also discuss the impact of online outreach vs. in-person events and the importance of experiential learning.

Small Talk: Broad Impacts- Tom Devitt Interview

Hello! My name is Sam and I am a PhD student at the University of Austin, Texas studying vertebrate paleontology. I am passionate about outreach and science communication and am excited to hear other people's outreach experiences!

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