Etta Michael Bisong's guest appearances

Etta Michael Bisong

The Science Bloggers Podcast

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In 2019, the Nigerian government held a series of Science Cafes to communicate the science behind the genetically modified cowpea and how it could be used to fight the pod borer pest. The cowpea is not only a major food source for Nigerians, it also happens to be one of the country's main exports. As the pod borer can wipe out as much as 80% of a farmer's crop, finding a way to fight this pest is critically important. Despite the success and necessity for this piece of technology, certain groups expressed skepticism.In this episode, I talk to science journalist Etta Michael Bisong who has been covering the use of GMOs in Nigeria, and Iida Ruishalme to explain the science. We discuss why there is fear and hesitation in adopting GMOs, how science communicators can do better, and how messaging from developed nations can promote fear and hesitancy in developing countries.   David Latchman is a freelance science writer and host of this podcast. He runs the Science vs. Hollywood blog (sciencevshollywood.com) where he explores the portrayal of science in television shows and movies. If you are a science communicator, check out the Science Bloggers Facebook group. It is a dynamic and supportive group made up of members who are all interested in communicating science to the general public. Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/scibloggers/ Support the Science Bloggers Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/sciencebloggerspodcast

In 2019, the Nigerian government held a series of Science Cafes to communicate the science behind the genetically modified cowpea and how it could be used to fight the pod borer pest. The cowpea is not only a major food source for Nigerians, it also happens to be one of the country's main exports. As the pod borer can wipe out as much as 80% of a farmer's crop, finding a way to fight this pest is critically important. Despite the success and necessity for this piece of technology, certain groups expressed <a href="http://skepticism.In" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">skepticism.In</a> this episode, I talk to science journalist Etta Michael Bisong who has been covering the use of GMOs in Nigeria, and Iida Ruishalme to explain the science. We discuss why there is fear and hesitation in adopting GMOs, how science communicators can do better, and how messaging from developed nations can promote fear and hesitancy in developing countries. David Latchman is a freelance science writer and host of this podcast. He runs the Science vs. Hollywood blog (<a href="http://sciencevshollywood.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sciencevshollywood.com</a>) where he explores the portrayal of science in television shows and movies. If you are a science communicator, check out the Science Bloggers Facebook group. It is a dynamic and supportive group made up of members who are all interested in communicating science to the general public. Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/scibloggers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/scibloggers/</a> Support the Science Bloggers Podcast: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sciencebloggerspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/sciencebloggerspodcast</a>

GMOs, and the Genetically Modified Cowpea in Nigeria with  Etta Michael Bisong and Iida Ruishalme

This week's guest is Etta Michael Bisong. Etta is a science journalist from Nigeria and one of the 2018 Cornell Alliance for Science Fellows. Etta reports on the importance of biotechnology and GMOs in his country and he talks about the importance the world has to play in helping developing countries take advantage of biotech. You can check some of Etta's articles here:  https://allianceforscience.cornell.edu/blog/2018/05/gmos-contending-forces/  https://www.environewsnigeria.com/2018-alliance-for-science-fellows-urged-to-tackle-global-food-crisis/  https://forefrontng.com/communication-development-promoting-science-sustainable-livelihood/  https://forefrontng.com/biotechnology-can-transform-agric-sector-isu/ The Science Bloggers is a community of science communicators. Check out our Facebook group if you would like to be a part of this group. Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/scibloggers/ You can also visit our Facebook Page if you love science content and would like to see what the group writes and produces. Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/scibloggers/ David Latchman is the host of The Science Bloggers Podcast. He is a science communicator and blogger and runs the Science vs. Hollywood blog where he looks at the intersection of science in television, movies, and popular culture. Blog: http://sciencevshollywood.com/  Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/sciencevshollywood/  Twitter: @sciwriterdave / @scivshollywood If you are a science communicator and would like to appear in a future episode, fill out this form and tell us about you. We will get back to you as soon as we can. Join out mailing list to stay up to date. (http://eepurl.com/dwiKxH)

This week's guest is Etta Michael Bisong. Etta is a science journalist from Nigeria and one of the 2018 Cornell Alliance for Science Fellows. Etta reports on the importance of biotechnology and GMOs in his country and he talks about the importance the world has to play in helping developing countries take advantage of biotech. You can check some of Etta's articles here: <a href="https://allianceforscience.cornell.edu/blog/2018/05/gmos-contending-forces/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://allianceforscience.cornell.edu/blog/2018/05/gmos-contending-forces/</a> <a href="https://www.environewsnigeria.com/2018-alliance-for-science-fellows-urged-to-tackle-global-food-crisis/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.environewsnigeria.com/2018-alliance-for-science-fellows-urged-to-tackle-global-food-crisis/</a> <a href="https://forefrontng.com/communication-development-promoting-science-sustainable-livelihood/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://forefrontng.com/communication-development-promoting-science-sustainable-livelihood/</a> <a href="https://forefrontng.com/biotechnology-can-transform-agric-sector-isu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://forefrontng.com/biotechnology-can-transform-agric-sector-isu/</a> The Science Bloggers is a community of science communicators. Check out our Facebook group if you would like to be a part of this group. Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/scibloggers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/scibloggers/</a> You can also visit our Facebook Page if you love science content and would like to see what the group writes and produces. Facebook Page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/scibloggers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/scibloggers/</a> David Latchman is the host of The Science Bloggers Podcast. He is a science communicator and blogger and runs the Science vs. Hollywood blog where he looks at the intersection of science in television, movies, and popular culture. Blog: <a href="http://sciencevshollywood.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://sciencevshollywood.com/</a> Facebook Page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sciencevshollywood/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/sciencevshollywood/</a> Twitter: @sciwriterdave / @scivshollywood If you are a science communicator and would like to appear in a future episode, fill out <a href="https://goo.gl/forms/SVjlaD7k9EZHnqkQ2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">this form</a> and tell us about you. We will get back to you as soon as we can. Join out <a href="http://eepurl.com/dwiKxH" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">mailing list</a> to stay up to date. (<a href="http://eepurl.com/dwiKxH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/dwiKxH</a>)

Science Journalism in Nigeria with Etta Michael Bisong