Speaker: Saskia Madlener,  Science Documentary Producer, Oregon State Productions and OSU Marine Resource Management Alumnus

Topic: Turn Your Science into Story: how to use media to spread knowledge.

Do you ever wonder how shows on the Discovery or Science Channel become so popular? Or whether a documentary about some social injustice can actually incite change? How are science documentaries useful to us?

This talk will explore the intersection of aesthetics, storytelling, knowledge, and justice as a form of entertainment for audiences outside the sciences. Learn about the many styles and approaches that have historically captured the attentions and imaginations of all kind of audiences.