Can I become a science journalist? ~ Ask Me, I'm a Scientist w/Dr. Layal Liverpool

Описание: Who "should" be talking about science? How does someone make a living as a freelance journalist? Can I switch from doing science to writing about it?

On Ask Me, I'm a Scientist!, Susanna L Harris hosts scientists and researchers from around the world to answer your questions! These short, casual talks with experts give YOU the opportunity to watch, learn, and ask about the most interesting topics in science news.

On today's episode: Dr. Layal Liverpool (she/her) ( Twitter: @layallivs,
Instagram & TikTok: @ScienceSpedUp, Facebook page: Layal Liverpool) is a science journalist. Layal writes news stories on a wide range of science topics, including technology, space, health, the environment and recently a lot about coronavirus and science policy. At the moment she mainly writes for New Scientist but has also written science news stories for the Guardian in the past.

Layal's Instagram page @ScienceSpedUp features timelapse videos of scientific research in action, with captions explaining the science and the people behind it. Her goal is to show the world how diverse science is and how diverse the people who do science are too.

These videos are unscripted, unedited, and likely unprofessional. You've been warned

Susanna L Harris (she/her/hers) received her PhD in Microbiology and Immunology at UNC-Chapel Hill. She is a trained science communicator and mental health advocate. Learn more or hire Susanna for your next event at www.SusannaLHarris.com

Note: No part of these videos should be considered medical advice.

LINKS:
Layal's Website: https://www.layalliverpool.com/
Layal's Work on New Scientist: https://www.newscientist.com/author/l...
Layal's Work on The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/profile/l...