"There would not be life without geosciences." an interview with Dwayne Brown

Recorded March 1, 2019 14:37 minutes
Id: APP617449

Description

How can scientists tell the story of science so that the public listens and understands? Dwayne Brown is the Senior Communication Officer for the Science Directorate at NASA and works with hundreds of scientists to communicate their ideas on television, and in the press. In August 2017, he was the anchor for NASA’s four-hour, Emmy-nominated live show, which followed the eclipse across the United States. The show was watched by over 600 million viewers, and engaged more people than the Super Bowl.

Dwayne loves working with scientists. “Scientists change the world…[and] there would not be life without geosciences.” Dwayne has interviewed Tuskegee Airmen and trained scientists in media strategies, yet interacting with young children and helping develop the scientific spark in their eyes gives him the most nourishment. “Science will make the biggest impact” in the future. With his help, it already is. (Recorded 13 December)

Participants

  • Dywane Brown
  • Ilan Glazer
  • AGU Narratives

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