Science with Impact

Sep 9

What happens when researchers treat AI not as a threat, but as a partner? In this week’s Science with Impact Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Lennart Nacke, University Research Chair and Professor of Human-Computer Interaction at the University of Waterloo. Together, we explore how AI can transform the...Read more

What happens when researchers treat AI not as a threat, but as a partner? In this week’s Science with Impact Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Lennart Nacke, University Research Chair and Professor of Human-Computer Interaction at the University of Waterloo. Together, we explore how AI can transform the way scientists write, publish, and share their work—while staying true to the values of rigor and integrity. Dr. Nacke shares: 🔹 Why context engineering—designing prompts with audience, purpose, and constraints in mind—is essential for better AI outputs. 🔹 How publishing incentives are broken, and what alternative models (conferences, open platforms, even social media) could mean for science. 🔹 Why every scientist should also think like a communicator and entrepreneur, amplifying their research beyond the lab. 🔹 How to responsibly integrate AI into your workflow while avoiding pitfalls like hallucinations and plagiarism. AI isn’t replacing scientists—it’s amplifying them. With better prompts and critical thinking, researchers can cut through noise, speed up their work, and share science that resonates far beyond academia. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://tinyurl.com/5n8hy2pw

Aug 20

🎧 What happens when we center curiosity in science? Dr. Cesar Nufio believes the best learning happens when students ask their own questions—not just absorb someone else’s answers. In our latest episode of Science with Impact, César shares how his path from art to science, and from academia to pu...Read more

🎧 What happens when we center curiosity in science? Dr. Cesar Nufio believes the best learning happens when students ask their own questions—not just absorb someone else’s answers. In our latest episode of Science with Impact, César shares how his path from art to science, and from academia to public education, shaped his view on leadership, learning, and the limits of prestige-driven research. Whether you're rethinking how we teach, how we measure success, or how we design for inclusion—this conversation is worth your time. 🎧 Discover how curiosity connects science and art — access full episodes from bio. #ScienceCommunication #STEMEducation #InclusiveScience #CuriosityDriven #AcademicLeadership #ScienceWithImpact

Aug 18

Should I try to animate gluons and quarks? I’ve been thinking a lot about the origins of the first atom in our universe and how to visualize how it came together. 🪐 It would be incredible to animate such a thing in 3D... #QuarksUp

Aug 12

🔍 How can scientists turn complex data into visuals that are clear, accurate, and impossible to misinterpret? In this special collaboration between Science with Impact and the Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology, Dr. Miriam Krause and Dr. Vanessa Rosa share highlights from an interactive worksho...Read more

🔍 How can scientists turn complex data into visuals that are clear, accurate, and impossible to misinterpret? In this special collaboration between Science with Impact and the Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology, Dr. Miriam Krause and Dr. Vanessa Rosa share highlights from an interactive workshop that helped undergraduate researchers tackle real-world challenges in data visualization. From identifying common pitfalls to choosing the right chart type and protecting the signal from noise, this session goes beyond theory to give scientists practical, hands-on skills for communicating their research clearly and effectively. 📺 Watch the full episode to see how intentional design can transform the impact of your data, link below!

Aug 7

I’m truly grateful for the incredible scientists I've interviewed on our podcast and the wonderful views we've received ❤️🙏🏽 Your support means the world as we shine a light on how science enriches our daily lives—especially now! Let’s keep sharing and spreading the inspiration! 😊