Normal Curves: Sexy Science, Serious Statistics

Normal Curves is a podcast about sexy science & serious statistics. Ever try to make sense of a scientific study and the numbers behind it? Listen in to a lively conversation between two stats-savvy friends who break it all down with humor and clarity. Professors Regina Nuzzo of Gallaudet University and Kristin Sainani of Stanford University discuss academic papers journal club-style — except with more fun, less jargon, and some irreverent, PG-13 content sprinkled in. Join Kristin and Regina as they dissect the data, challenge the claims, and arm you with tools to assess scientific studies on your own.


Creators and Guests

Host
Kristin Sainani
A Stanford professor and science journalist who brings statistics and scientific writing to students and audiences worldwide. She teaches the popular Coursera course Writing in the Sciences, available in 22 languages, and offers an online medical statistics certificate program through Stanford Online.
Host
Regina Nuzzo
An award-winning science journalist and Gallaudet University professor, talks to audiences around the world about communicating statistics creatively. She’s written for Nature, New York Times, Reader’s Digest, Scientific American, New Scientist, Science News, and ESPN the Magazine, among others, including a column about the science of sex, dating, and relationships for the Los Angeles Times.

What is Normal Curves: Sexy Science, Serious Statistics?

Normal Curves is a podcast about sexy science & serious statistics. Ever try to make sense of a scientific study and the numbers behind it? Listen in to a lively conversation between two stats-savvy friends who break it all down with humor and clarity. Professors Regina Nuzzo of Gallaudet University and Kristin Sainani of Stanford University discuss academic papers journal club-style — except with more fun, less jargon, and some irreverent, PG-13 content sprinkled in. Join Kristin and Regina as they dissect the data, challenge the claims, and arm you with tools to assess scientific studies on your own.