Episode 3: Science Fantasy
Episode description
How does storytelling as a fantasy writer and as an ecologist further our understanding of the world? We’re going to adventure across this cline with William Ota, a PhD candidate in the Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology at UCR who studies freshwater ecology and Rachael McLaughlin, a fantasy novelist and UCR Creative Writing alum. Join us as we discuss crafting compelling narratives, defining “truth,” and… bearskin umbrellas?
If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more about our guests, please check them out at:
- William Ota: @Willie_mota on Twitter
- Rachael McLaughlin: @504rumi on Instagram
Learn more about the students producing this podcast and their science communication efforts by following us on Twitter and Instagram (@SciCommUCR) and visiting our website.
Intro and outro music was "Traveling in your mind" by Loyalty Freak Music. You can find more of their work at https://loyaltyfreakmusic.com/