Show Notes
“I liked the story of it and that's why I wanted to use that, to present [geology] in a way that was a bit more interesting, a bit more fun.” - Owen Cumming
On this episode of Summer Shorts, join The SciComm Collective’s Clare as she interviews Owen Cumming, a graduate of UWA’s Master of Science Communication program. Owen talks about his journey from environmental science to science communication. Hear how Owen took his passion for making complex geological stories more accessible and engaging, to create his mini podcast episode, “Carved in Stone”, bringing the history and geology of continents to life through storytelling and sound.
Content warning: Mild offensive language.
Episode Links: Owen Cumming’s LinkedIn and website UWA Science Communication Check out Episode 4 for more on the Deficit Model
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Episode Details: Host: Clare Boon Guest: Owen Cumming Produced & Edited by: Clare Boon Shownotes by: Felice Ng & Emma Gill Sponsored by: UWA Grand Challenges Make A Difference Impact Grant
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