David Latchman - Furthering the cause of science communication

In this episode, we interview David Latchman. David is a professional science communicator. David has dedicated his life to furthering the cause of science through effective communication. David runs several podcasts around science and also facilities a digital community for professional science writers. This is a fascinating episode, hope you enjoy!

• David is from Trinidad is a chain of the islands between north and south America. Trinidad is the southernmost island.

• David in Trinidad thirty years before he came to the states.

• David does typesetting and editing for academia.

• David would also consider himself to be a science communicator.

• Science communicators facebook group.

• Typesetting helps users to read documents more clearly and to communicate ideas.

• Science communicators are everywhere from Hollywood to academia.

• David was interested in being a scientist from an early age.

• He was influenced by Marvel comic books

• He watched lots of star treck.

• The comic books deal with the social implications of science.

• David was heavily influenced by social justice and scientific implications in comic books.

• David was heavily influenced by Star Track and exploration.

• As a child, David enjoyed doing experiments as a Kid and his friend a family were supportive.

• At one point David wanted to become a Computer Scientist

• David was fortunate to have several mentors who nurtured his latent abilities.

• David talked about how to keep his integrity as a scientist when he discovers new truth/information.

• David shares his story on what he learned about GMO’s

• David says he was challenged to monetize his skillsets.

• As a freelancer, you have to remember you are worth the price you are asking for.

• Science communication facebook group, what they need to succeed as communicators.

• Davide what’s to help science communicators get their message our effectively.

**Science bloggers podcast **Podcast used to highlight science communicators that people should listen to. We need a diversity of perspective in the voices that we share.

Contact details

Find Dave on social as @sciwriterdave.