Why Effective Communication in STEM Matters | Dr. Yulia Akisheva

What if the problem isn’t your research… but how it’s communicated? In this episode of Why Research Matters, I sit down with Yulia Akisheva to explore a gap most scientists feel but rarely talk about: the distance between doing great science and making it understood. From fear of sounding “not smart enough” to the reality that people remember only a tiny fraction of what we say, this conversation dives into why communication is not a soft skill in STEM—it’s a core skill. If you’re a researcher, student, or anyone working in science and R&D, this episode will change how you think about sharing your work. Learn more about Talk Smart (Dr. Akisheva’s platform): https://yuliatalksmart.com/ Check out her book — Lessons Learnt from a Lifetime of Learning: Tips and Insights for Academic Research: https://www.amazon.com/