About Sci_Burst
Sci_Burst is a next-gen science communication project and the brainchild of us, Isabel and Ella, that began in 2022 after we completed our studies at The Australian National University.
Today, we're two best friends who are determined to increase the accessibility of science and inspire sustainable, hopeful futures.
The natural place for us to start is something we all share - popular culture. The media we consume, cultural touchpoints we're familiar with, and moments we celebrate, all impact the way we understand science and the world around us.
Our podcast is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and a whole bunch more places
Our first project as Sci_Burst was our podcast, designed to be a casual way into realising the joy of science in the popular culture you know and love - especially for people who are not STEM professionals. Think science themes and representations in your favourite movies, books, tv shows, video games, and more. So far, we've done work on topics like:
- Pokemon science and renewable technologies
- Scientists and STEM girls in teen media
- Engineering and participatory planning in Minecraft
- Cyberfeminism, technology, and women
- AI panic
- AusLan and science communication
- Solarpunk systems in fiction and in real life
We're three seasons in now, and we've grown so much.
Enter now our new work in academia, writing, live events, and workshops. We've got so much to share with you, and this is a very special place to do that.
We hope you stay in touch.
