Happy 2023! Jason and Sara kick off the new year with guest, <a href="https://michellenijhuis.com/">Michelle Nijhuis</a>, author and science journalist who is currently Acting Editor of High Country News. In today's episode, we discuss Michelle's books, including her latest <a href="https://wwnorton.com/books/beloved-beasts">Beloved Beasts: Fighting for Life in an Age of Extinction</a>, Michelle's path to science journalism, and ChatGPT.<ul><li>Michelle’s <a href="https://linktr.ee/rhymeswithmyhouse">linktree</a></li><li><a href="https://wwnorton.com/books/beloved-beasts">Beloved Beasts: Fighting for Life in an Age of Extinction</a></li><li><a href="https://michellenijhuis.com/the-science-writers-essay-handbook">The Science Writer’s Essay Handbook</a></li><li><a href="https://typeset.io/">SCISPACE: AI Copilot</a></li><li><a href="https://www.theopennotebook.com/the-craft-of-science-writing/">Open Notebook’s The Craft of Science Writing</a></li><li>National Association of Science Writers</li><li><a href="https://www.sej.org/">Society for Environmental Journalists</a></li></ul>

You Gotta Be Able to Talk with Other People (Scientists)

Utah Science Communicators (USCo) is excited to take over the Planet SciComm podcast!This new chapter will highlight the art of communicating science through conversations with researchers, science communicators, and community voices. We're building a collaborative space where students from all disciplines can try their hand at podcasting, share their ideas, and explore creative ways to make science accessible and engaging.Intro song by Mantis Jackson (https://www.facebook.com/mantisjacksonmusic/).Original podcast created by Jason McDermott (@redpenblackpen), Patrick Videau, and Sara K. Yeo (@sarakyeo)This podcast is independently produced and distributed by Utah Science Communicators. The opinions expressed are those of the individuals involved in this organization or their guests and do not reflect the official views of the University of Utah.