Science and Communication Strategy Workshop
When: March 10 and 17, 2021
Where: Online
During this free two-session online workshop, scientists and communications experts shared inspirational stories and practical advice to increase the impact of scientific research. See the agenda here. Recordings of the short talks and workshop materials are linked below.
Day 1 - March 10
- Arlene Blum, Green Science Policy Institute, Science + Communication + Decision Makers = Positive Change
- Kathryn Rodgers, Silent Spring Institute, Rachel Carson's Legacy: Connecting Science to Policy
- Miriam Diamond, University of Toronto, Science and Communication for Change
Day 2 - March 17
- Rebecca Fuoco, Green Science Policy Institute, Making Your Science Newsworthy
- Amy Kostant, Science Communication Network, Communicating Science through the Media
- Brandon Brown, University of San Francisco, Improving Scientific Story-telling
Science Communication Resources
Resources to help you better communicate your research and effect positive change:
- Our Communications Plan Worksheet walks you through the steps of coordinating with the journal and communications partners, honing important and newsworthy messages, and doing press outreach.
- Our Press Release Template maps out a good structure for a scientific press release. It models embargo language and gives advice for effective headlines, quotes, and content placement.
- Our Embargo Tip Sheet is a guide for the critical step of setting an embargo date for your publication with the journal. Learn when and who you need to contact, and what to do in case something goes wrong.