Building a Career Out of Making Science Fun With Elodie Chabrol

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In this new episode titled “Building a Career Out of Making Science Fun”, I sit down with the ever-enthusiastic Elodie Chabrol to dive into the world of science communication. During our conversation, Elodie shares her inspiring journey from a traditional research career to becoming a full-time freelance science communicator.

Throughout our conversation, Elodie talks about the challenges and rewards of her career shift and about her overarching goal of countering misinformation through effective science communication.

Join us for this energetic conversation and discover how science can be both enlightening and entertaining while bridging the gap between scientific communities and the general public.

Elodie Chabrol has a PhD in Neurogenetics and is the international director for the Pint of Science festival. She is also a freelance science communicator involved in different freelance projects like training, moderations and podcasts.

Elodie’s mission is to make science accessible to everyone, everywhere show the human side of it.

What we covered in the interview:

• Transforming Science Communication: Discover how Elodie has contributed to making science fun and relatable for non-specialist audiences.

• Pint of Science Festival: Learn about the international festival that brings science to local pubs, offering a relaxed, interactive environment for exchanges with the people behind the research.

• Inspiring Young Researchers: Elodie discusses how taking part in science communication events helps budding scientists communicate their research effectively and think outside their academic box.

• Personal Insights: Hear anecdotes from Elodie’s journey, including how science communication helped her redefine her identity and broaden her professional horizons.

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This episode’s resources:

• Website: www.elodiechabrol.com/
• Twitter: @eloscicomm

Thank you, Elodie Chabrol!

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