Frogs, Myths, Science & Coffee with Carlos Guarnizo

Frogs, Myths, Science & Coffee with Carlos Guarnizo

Author: Science behind the Glass April 9, 2026 Duration: 30:14

What if science felt as natural as having a drink with friends? 🍺🔬

Meet Carlos Guarnizo, a Colombian scientist who turned science communication into a movement. He created Ciencia Café Pa Sumerce , and what he's built is unlike anything in the science world.

Here's what makes him someone every science communicator needs to hear:

🇨🇴 From Bogotá to the world: Carlos proves that groundbreaking ideas in science outreach come from unexpected places, not just Silicon Valley or MIT

🎭 Science meets art: He brings researchers into bars, artistic stages, and music venues so anyone can walk in, grab a drink, and walk out knowing something new

🎶 Unlikely collabs: Ciencia Café has partnered with the Bogotá Philharmonic Orchestra, blending classical music and science to reach audiences that traditional lectures never could

🧠 The real barrier isn't knowledge: It's how we communicate it. Carlos breaks down exactly why scientists struggle — and the surprisingly simple fix

Timestamps

00:00 Scientific Communication and Its Importance

02:50 Carlos Guarnizo's Journey in Communication

06:02 The Creation of Ciencia Café Para Sumergirse (Science Café to Dive Into)

08:49 The Intersection Between Science and Communication

12:07 The Importance of Telling Our Own Stories

15:05 Challenges in Scientific Communication

18:07 Collaboration and Empathy in Science

21:02 The Impact of Science on Society

23:53 The Power of Art in Scientific Communication

26:59 Family Influence on Scientific Communication

Referencias

Carlos Guarnizo en LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlosguarnizo/ Biocore Universidad de los Andes - https://biocore.uniandes.edu.co/

https://youtu.be/y0jmHOx_7P8?si=ZMWTGWgCSKFXGFeR https://cienciacafesumerce.wordpress.com/

https://es.mongabay.com/2022/08/proyecto-de-divulgacion-cientifica-en-colombia-carlos-guarnizo-entrevista/


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