I recently presented my PhD research at the International Conference on Mycorrhiza (ICOM) in Cairns. My presentation focused on genetic variation in mycorrhiza-related genes across different sorghum racial groups. ICOM brought together researchers working across a diverse range of areas in mycorrhizal research from different countries. The conference included sessions covering different aspects of mycorrhizal biology, which provided a valuable

National Science Week was this month, and many STEM professionals found ourselves communicating our research to the public. Our communication can be direct, such as public presentations and school activities, but it can also be indirect, explaining our research to professional science communicators. These communicators include journalists, science writers, and increasingly, podcast hosts and influencers. These communicators talk to us and