Bad News: Stories about tough conversations

Bad News: Stories about tough conversations

Published on Nov 21
29分钟
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<p>In this week’s episode, both storytellers must navigate heartbreaking dilemmas as they try to figure out how to convey crushing news.</p><p><strong>Part 1: </strong>While doing fieldwork in the Congo, Stella Mayerhoff must track down a local researcher to deliver devastating news. </p><p><strong>Part 2: </strong>During his second year of residency, Sam Blackman is tasked with caring for a dying child whose mother’s unwavering faith clashes with his scientific approach. </p><p><em>Stella Mayerhoff is a primatologist turned science communicator. As a scientist, Stella traveled the world—from Puerto Rico to the Democratic Republic of Congo—studying various primate species. She now draws inspiration from her time in the field, writing to share the sense of adventure and real-world impact that science offers. Stella has written for Georgia State’s College of Arts &amp; Sciences, Georgia State University Research Magazine, and Science ATL, and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Sc...