Fernando is a chemist and science communicator based in Cambridge, UK. In 2022, he co-founded Agata, a start-up focused on delivering science and innovation to the right audiences. Currently, the company is a full partner in two Horizon Europe grants funded with €12 million in total. Specialised in science writing and storytelling, he's also collaborated with popular science magazines such as Chemistry World, Principia, and C&EN, as well as several radio and TV programmes in Spain. Before Agata, he worked in science communication at ICIQ, one of the most prestigious chemistry research centres in Europe, and then the Graphene Flagship, one of the largest research projects ever funded by the European Commission.
An introduction to the importance (and impact) of science communication
Martedì 16 aprile 2024 - Ore 14:30 - Aula 23
Dott. Fernando Gomollón-Bel, Agata Communications
Seminario
“Scicomm in a nutshell” is a short presentation about the importance and impact of science communication. The talk will cover the essentials of science communication, including a brief history of the field, and most importanly the role it plays in the current research and innovation landscape. Last but not least, the talk will explore the direct impact of science communication activities on your research (beyond citations and h-index), and some tips and tricks to help you communicate your results to benefit your career.
