by Keith Keller | Nov 1, 2021 | GUEST BLOG POSTS: Social Media & SEO
“TWITTER SPACES 101” TO SCIENCE WITH LOVE Guest blog post by Jason O. Zackowski Twitter is used by a vast array of people from every walk of life. Among those on Twitter is a multitude of scientists, experts in their field, who know in amazing details the science behind some of the most profound things in our universe. Squids, Bees, Black Holes, Volcanoes and Dogs, you name it, there is an amazing someone, somewhere studying it. Twitter Spaces could become that audio place that, for free, you could listen and learn from these amazing people. Inclusive and Powerful, with a good host Our account, @bunsenbernerbmd jumped in on the ground floor of spaces and we are blown away at the power of this audio space. We have been inviting scientists each week to speak about their area of expertise and the engagement, respect and amazing questions the audience has for these experts has been truly heartwarming. In this time of science misinformation, it is remarkable to bring a human side to those who have devoted their life to a specific area of knowledge. Not only that, but Spaces is inclusive. Anyone with a Twitter account, which is free, can join these spaces and interact. Science Communication Takes a Leap Forward Our account uses our dogs, Bunsen and Beaker, to teach science everyday. We sneak in the science alongside cute pictures of the dogs, which has been shockingly effective. We have found that in Spaces, due to the interaction that people can have, science communication has become even easier. No longer does a scientist...
