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Inclusive science communication with Tamara Poles (Episode 87)
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- Research Adjacent
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- Feb 24, 2026
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- 2059
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Summary
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. About Research Adjacent Follow Research Adjacent on LinkedIn or Instagram Email a comment, question or suggestion Leave a voice note Post a review on Podchaser Sign up to the Research Adjacent newsletter Mentioned in this episode: Helping you have conversations that move research forwards When she's not hosting Research Adjacent, Sarah McLusky organises, facilitates and trains people to run events, workshops and meetings that get people talking about research. To find out more about working with Sarah and to book a free call go to https://sarahmclusky.com/