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This episode is about Amy Weldon, a science communications professional who made the difficult transition from dolphin trainer to helping scientists connect with the public. The conversation explores why people's eyes glaze over when discussing climate change, how to reach skeptical audiences in rural America, and the devastating impact of budget cuts to institutions like NASA. Amy discusses her master's degree in science communications, the explosion of this field in recent years, and her own podcast interviewing scientists and STEM professionals. She explains how science communicators act as translators, taking complex research and making it accessible to everyday people juggling multiple jobs and family responsibilities.

Amy's Podcast Blue Collar, White Coat - https://www.youtube.com/@BlueCollarWhiteCoat National Association of Science Writers: https://www.associationofsciencecommunicators.org/

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