Today, our guest is Dr. Thilina Heenatigala. &nbsp;He is a science communicator with a background in astronomy. He is now the Director of Communications at the Earth-Life Science Institute in Tokyo. &nbsp;&nbsp;His story about how he got interested in astronomy and then moved into science communication is quite intriguing. If you watch the interview, you will see how a simple act of promoting science - especially to the younger generation - can make a person become so interested and engaged in the subject that they build their career around it. &nbsp;
Dr. Thilina Heenatigala's contacts:&nbsp;
https://twitter.com/ThilinaH&nbsp;
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thilinaheenatigala/

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Formal: A light-hearted Science Communication (SciComm) podcast to share laughs and science. "The Sciendist Podcast" takes you on a journey through science and academia. With insightful interviews, it shares scientists' stories and practical advice for aspiring scholars. Stay updated with science news and relate to graduate students' experiences. 
Informal: Dip your toe into the waters of academia before stepping into the academia pool. If you're already in Academia, hear about other people's experiences to remind yourself that it can always get worse 😂.