TWiV 438: Drs. TWiV go to Washington

 On the eve of the March for Science, the TWiV team gathers at ASM Headquarters in Washington, DC with guests Stefano and Susie to talk about the state of science communication.Hosts:  Vincent Racaniello,  Dickson Despommier,  Rich Condit, and  Kathy SpindlerGuests:Stefano Bertuzzi andSusan  SharpBecome a  patron of TWiV!Links for this episodeJournal of Microbiology& Biology Educationsci comm issueASM CulturesStefano Bertuzzi and thescientists' big picture (Washington Post)March for ScienceThe March for Science (NY Times) I have always marched for science (virology blog)A scientist who studies marcheson the March (Atlantic)What exactly are people marching for (Atlantic)Explaining sciencewon't fix information illiteracyLetters read on TWiV 438This episode is brought to you  by Blue Apron. Blue Apron is the #1 fresh ingredient and recipe delivery service in the country. See what’s on the menu this week and get your first 3 meals free with your first purchase – WITH FREE SHIPPING – by going to blueapron.com/twivWeekly Science PicksAlan -  Steve Ballmer ’sgovernment data project(NYTimes article)Rich -Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow Dickson -Shanghaivertical farmingVincent - Right-to-try sham andNASA mediaStefano -Why Religion is Natural and Science is Not andThe Path Between the SeasSusan -Rick and MortyListener PickJohnye -A capella CRISPR/Cas9Intro music is by  Ronald Jenkees.Send your virology questions and comments to twiv@microbe.tv
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