# Through the Noise: The State of Science Storytelling

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**Date:** March 13, 2026 · 10:00 PM  
**Location:** Hilton Austin Downtown / Salon D  
**Format:** Panel  
**Track:** Culture  
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## Speakers

- **Samir Patel** — Editor in Chief
- **Jessica Harrop** — Executive Director
- **Latif Nasser** — Co-Host, Radiolab
- **John Tracey** — Program Director, Science, Society & Culture

Science is a human endeavor, built on curiosity and beauty. So science stories are, at heart, human stories. But as we grapple with paradigm-shifting technologies, changing political landscapes and more, what is the future of science storytelling? What kinds of science stories can break through all the noise, and why? Leaders from documentary film, journalism, and public radio will explore today’s science media landscape - the challenges ahead, as well as the opportunities that might emerge.

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