Inclusive science communication with Tamara Poles (Episode 87)
Research Adjacent · Sarah McLusky
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Show Notes
Tamara Poles is the founder and CEO of Universal SciCom based in North Carolina, USA, and working remotely across the world.
Sarah and Tamara talk about
- Why representation and inclusion in science communication matters
- Sharing science and building community through unconventional formats including the Scirens drag and burlesque show and adults-only ‘Uncensored Science’
- Helping researchers connect to audiences through their own personal story, not just their science
- Navigating funding cuts and the anti-science narrative in current US politics
Find out more
- Visit the episode webpage
- Connect with Tamara on LinkedIn
- Find out more about Universal SciCom via their website, Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn pages
- Sign up for the Universal SciCom newsletter
- This episode was first released in February 2026 which was both LGBT+ History Month in the UK, and Black History Month in the USA.
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Research Adjacent Directory Member of the Month: Clare Jonas, That Thinking Feeling
What do you get if you cross an academic psychologist with a research communicator? Some amazing skills training workshops! Clare offers workshops which support researchers to develop knowledge and practical skills in three overlapping areas: research communication, taking care of ourselves and each other, and career skills for academia and beyond. They’re based on Clare's professional expertise, lived experience, evidence from psychology and related fields... and love of dad jokes! Find out more at https://www.thatthinkingfeeling.co.uk/
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Come along to meet other research-adjacent folks in person at Brooklyn Bar in Leeds on Thursday 30 April 2026 from 5.30pm. Open to anyone who feels part of this world. Facilitated by podcast host Sarah McLusky. Find out more and sign up here https://researchadjacent.circle.so/c/open-events/leeds-research-adjacent-community-networking-4058c1