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The Best of Our Knowledge

The Best Of Our Knowledge

#1679: Social Media and Science Communication | The Best of Our Knowledge

By Lucas Willard,

Ian Pickus

Published November 25, 2022 at 3:00 PM EST

"Groovy Geologist" Cate Larsen at John Boyd Thacher State Park

On this episode, host Lucas Willard will speak with Cate Larsen, a geologist and science communicator based in upstate New York, about how social media can play a critical role in education.

And The Best of Our Knowledge's Ian Pickus will speak with scientist Lija Treibergs, who is embarking on a three-month trip to Antarctica.

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Lucas Willard

Lucas Willard is a news reporter and host at WAMC Northeast Public Radio, which he joined in 2011. He produces and hosts The Best of Our Knowledge and WAMC Listening Party.

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Ian Pickus

News Director, ipick@wamc.org

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