EP 158: The Role of African Podcasters in Science Communication
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On this Africa Day podcast, five African science communicators discuss their role in amplifying authentic African research voices.
They explore how digital platforms are transforming science communication across the continent.
From immunology and plant science to scholarly communication and mentorship platforms, these podcasters share their journeys of creating digital spaces where authentic African scientific voices can thrive.
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Chapters
1. EP 158: The Role of African Podcasters in Science Communication (00:00:00)
2. Welcome to Africa Day Special (00:00:16)
3. Meet the African Science Communicators (00:02:16)
4. Starting the Science Communication Journey (00:04:47)
5. YouTube as a Platform for Science (00:11:37)
6. Authentic African Research Perspectives (00:16:48)
7. Sustainability and Impact Challenges (00:22:14)
8. Building and Cultivating Community (00:32:21)
9. Challenges Limiting African Research Visibility (00:40:54)
10. Future of African Science Podcasting (00:44:53)
11. Science Communication Without Compromising Integrity (00:50:14)
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