video – Emily Zawacki, Ph.D.

In May 2021 I started posting educational geoscience videos on TikTok to test the waters of short-form video for science communication. I quickly found enjoyment both in creating and consuming content on TikTok, and I have continued to use TikTok as my primary platform for science communication. In our research study published in November 2022,… Continue reading TikTok vs YouTube Shorts for science communication

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Harnessing the power of TikTok for science communication

March 17, 2023March 27, 2023 itssedimentary

Written for AGU's The Plainspoken Scientist blog TikTok catapulted in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic and has now come to dominate the social media landscape. With over 1 billion monthly active users, science communicators have the potential to capitalize on TikTok’s success and share their science with a broad, engaged audience. Source: Harnessing the power… Continue reading Harnessing the power of TikTok for science communication

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Why are the Rocks of Sedona, Arizona Red?

September 4, 2017August 15, 2018 itssedimentary

Ever wondered why the rocks of Sedona are so vibrantly red? I made this video for Arizona State University’s Science Showcase competition, I’d greatly appreciate anyone who can view/share! Plus learning about geology is fun! (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)