Science Communication.

I have always considered myself something of the missing link between science and communications. I love science, but I don't like how scientists talk. Its too minute. I love people. Yet, I don't like how they tend to make things worse (something that bothers the scientist in me). There must be a happy medium. I'm the happy medium. Hi.

Media Training for Scientists

4-hr Short Course, Instructor: Steven Sobieszczyk

Course Description
The media training workshop is a hands on class where participants will get to experience a bit of the anxiety it feels to be on TV. For this class, the focus is on how to prepare for a media interview and then successfully excuse it. The key parts of this course will address:
  1. Why effective communication matters
  2. How to craft a clear message
  3. Mock interviews 
Join us for the chance to turn your research into something someone else will find interesting. Learn how to speak clearly.

ADVICE FOR TALKING SCIENCE TO NORMAL PEOPLE

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1-hr Workshop, Instructor: Steven Sobieszczyk

Course Description
Learning about effective communication is easy. Actually following through and communicating effectively...well, not so much. Scientists are brilliant and attentive people but they seem to stumble on the simple nuances of how most people talk day-to-day. But bringing science to the masses doesn't need to be discouraging or devolve to "dumbing down your research." It's about being wise. Being selective. It's about putting yourself in their shoes. Be clear, concise, and a bit irreverent. Now sit back and enjoy, here's some simple advice for talking science to normal people.. The key parts of this course will address:
  1. Considerations for all communication products
  2. Adjust talk for the right audience
  3. What goes into a presentation
  4. Watch your language (i.e., no jargon)
  5. The data doesn't "show" shit, lead them to the conclusions
  6. Leave audience wanting more
Join us for the chance to turn your research into something someone else will find interesting. Come learn how effective communication can make your study stand out and raise your profile within the scientific community.

GUIDE TO SHARING YOUR RESEARCH WITH THE PUBLIC

4-hr Short Course, Instructor: Steven Sobieszczyk

Course Description
The "Guide to Sharing Your Research with the Public" workshop will focus on ways scientists, researchers, and policymakers can improve communication with the general public. The key parts of this course will address:
  1. effective messaging for your audience
  2. ways to incorporate storytelling into your presentations
  3. advice for working with the media
  4. advice for speaking directly with "normal" people
  5. best practices for using available communication tools, such as social media and video production 
Join us for the chance to turn your research into something someone else will find interesting. Come learn how effective communication can make your study stand out and raise your profile within the scientific community. 

Textbook​ (optional)
  • Olson, Randy, 2009, Don't Be Such a Scientist, Island Press,  New York, 216p.

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