MASTER SCIENTIFIC COMMUNICATION
MAKE YOUR SCIENCE IRRESISTIBLE
SCIENCE COMMUNICATION 101
a crash course in creating engaging stories
Scientific communication is missing from most science degree curriculums, despite this being an integral part of a scientists' job. This workshop is aimed at changing that, introducing attendees to the tools and strategies they can use to craft engaging stories and communicate them to audiences ranging from the general public to specialists.
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Aimed at individuals/groups with little to no training in the communication of science.
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1 hour seminar, delivered online or in person (can be extended to 2 hours, with a practical element)
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Covers aspects of spoken, written and visual communication, poster and presentation design, and scientific figure making.
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Can be tailored to focus more strongly on specific aspects that may be of particular interest to the individual/group.
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Strategies for engaging in science outreach and adapting scientific information for a variety of audiences (both specialist and non-specialist).
DRAW THEM IN!
communicating science through graphics
Choose a scientific paper and picture it – literally. If it were a single image, what would it look like? This exercise is more relevant than ever. Eye-catching visuals, from graphical abstracts to online article banners, play a key role in communicating science effectively, both within and beyond specialist circles. In a crowded poster hall, a well-designed poster can make you stand out—or blend in. The right illustration can entice a casual science reader to click on your blog post—or pass it by. So, if visuals are so important for engaging audiences, why don't more geoscientists use illustrations to bridge the gap between themselves and others? Often, the answer is simply, "I can't draw." But what if you could?
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Individuals/groups with basic notions of scientific communication
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1.5-hour seminar or half-day hands-on workshop. In person or virtual.
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NO DRAWING ABILITY required
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Understanding of effective design, including audience awareness, clear messaging, and the difference between clarifying and simplifying.
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Overview of the stages in science-based graphic creation, with a roadmap for adapting the process to individual needs.
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Identification of common pitfalls in scientific visualisation and methods for critical self-evaluation and improvement.
1-TO-1 MENTOURING
Personalised learning, tailored to you
Working on a paper, and struggling to design your figures? Interested in sharing your science with non-specialist audiences, but don't know where to start? Let me help! * Subject to availability. To enquire, send me a message!
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