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Can Art Help Teach Science? (Featuring Rachel Ignotofsky)

Oct 20, 201847 minEp. 12
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Episode description

There are a lot of ways to teach science, but where does art fit into the mix? Can art be effective in not just inspiring people to learn science, but also in conveying scientific information? The short answer is yes, it definitely can, because that's precisely what Rachel Ignotofsky has done. Rachel is a New York Times best selling author and illustrator, and her books "Women in Science" and "The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth" show precisely how effective art can be in organizing and displaying scientific information in a palatable yet efficient way. Rachel stopped by for a chat regarding her process, as well as the challenges we face as science communicators. Take a listen!

Guest: Rachel Ignotofsky (TW: @ignotofsky, IG: @rachelignotofsky)

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