Scientists on Twitch Discuss Science Funding & Public Trust

Описание: In this roundtable conversation, scientists and science communicators come together on Twitch to talk about the state of science today, the challenges and opportunities in public engagement, and the growing role of scientists on social platforms.

Our panelists include:

🔹 SciAnts_Streams – Twitch Partners and Ambassadors led by PhD-trained molecular biologists, SciAnts_Streams focuses on making rigorous science accessible through live discussion, gameplay analysis, and real-time audience engagement. In this roundtable, they frame the conversation around science funding, trust, and the ethical responsibilities of scientists communicating beyond traditional institutions.

🔹 Paleontologizing – Twitch Partner and Ambassador -- Bringing deep time and fossil science to life with infectious curiosity, they share insights into how paleontology connects with public understanding and why accuracy matters when engaging audiences fascinated by Earth’s history.

🔹 Nerduino – A creator at the intersection of space, environmental science, and astronomy, Nerduino brings experience working at NASA to simplify complex scientific topics that are considered out of this world!

🔹 Volcanodoc – As a volcanologist with field experience and documentary storytelling skills, Volcanodoc speaks to the power of narrative in science communication and what it means to represent real-world science responsibly to diverse audiences.

🔹 Finitesingularity – A creator at the intersection of coding, engineering, and science education, Nerduino discusses how interdisciplinary content can broaden science outreach and the importance of making complex topics accessible without oversimplifying them.

In this discussion we cover:

The current landscape of science funding and its impact on research and communication.

How science communicators can effectively bridge the gap between experts and the public without compromising accuracy.

The responsibilities and opportunities of being visible role models in the social media space.

Why platforms like Twitch are uniquely positioned for interactive science engagement.

Whether you’re a creator, a scientist, a student, or just a curious viewer, this conversation explores both the practical and philosophical sides of doing science in a digital world.

Follow the creators:

SciAnts_Streams:   / sciants_streams  

Paleontologizing:   / paleontologizing  

Nerduino:   / nerduino  

Volcanodoc:   / volcanodoc  

Finitesingularity:   / finitesingularity