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00:47听Geoeducation, basically, is about how we can teach geology better.
01:05听My research focuses on the idea of how we can make science, and more specifically geology, more accessible to students across all age groups.
01:33听I'm looking at the use of听digital storytelling to improve people's understanding of the risks and hazards that are related to volcanic eruptions and unrest.
04:12听Aotearoa has a M膩ori foundation, right? It's also understanding those perspectives, trying to understand those stories.
04:21听When we go out into the community and share this tool,听people can see that it is acknowledging their voices, it's not just us coming forward and saying this is what you should do.
04:40听That is the way听not only to ensure authentic engagement, but also active participation听from people.
09:28听I think the path I have taken is not very conventional.
11:04听Every day I'm amazed myself about how am I so excited about what I'm doing. But that鈥檚 what it is,听if you are truly passionate about what you do, even if it's difficult, you'll just enjoy it.
Dr Sripana Saha
PhD student Dr听Sriparna Saha听has found her passion in studying GeoEducation. She chose to go into science communication as a way to combine her love of science, research and academia with other interests like storytelling, creative writing and art. This all-rounder is learning more every day as she contributes her own pool of knowledge to a growing field.
鈥淓very day I'm amazed at how excited I am by what I'm doing. If you鈥檙e truly passionate about what you do, even if it's difficult, you'll enjoy it.鈥
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Molly Magid
Molly Magid听is an MSc student at UC. A recent graduate of Brown University, Molly is working on research in conservation genomics with Associate Professor Tammy Steeves from the School of Biological Sciences. Molly is passionate about finding ways to communicate science to the public in a clear, novel, and engaging ways. Most recently, Molly worked as the lead student producer on the podcast听,听which answers listener's questions about sustainability using relevant science research.
