science storytelling

Arnaud Stiepen

From NASA to Nexus – Turning Science Into Impact with Arnaud Stiepen

November 8, 2025 David Mendes Business, Communication, English, Entrepreneurship, Tips 0:34:25

How do you go from studying the stars to helping others shine in their science communication? 🌟 In this inspiring conversation, astrophysicist, TV host, and TEDx speaker Arnaud Stiepen joins David Mendes to share how he built a bridge between research and the public through Nexus by Arnaud Stiepen — his platform for transforming complex…

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Kirsten Sanford

Papa PhD Gold: From Bird Brains to Broadcasts – Dr. Kiki Sanford’s Science Communication Journey

July 24, 2025 David Mendes Business, Communication, English, Entrepreneurship, Jobs, Papa PhD Gold, Tips 0:11:21

Welcome back to Beyond the Thesis! This week, host David Mendes sits down with Dr. Kirsten “Kiki” Sanford, a science communicator with an unconventional path from bird neuroscience to the front lines of science storytelling. In this episode, Dr. Kiki shares behind-the-scenes stories of launching “This Week in Science,” collaborating with mentors like Leo Laporte,…

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