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4 December 2017
Allll the #scicomm, #scipol, & #outreach events at AGU17
It’s almost here. The time of year we all wait for with baited breath. FALL MEETING!
6 November 2017
#TalkClimateNow: Having Conversations about Climate Change
Waiting for that opportunity to talk about climate change with friends and family? That time is now!
24 May 2017
Lucy Jones: scientists need to create “scientifically-defensible” stories
Scientists have an obligation to communicate what they know in a way that ensures it can be understood and acted upon by policymakers, seismologist Lucy Jones told attendees at the JpGU-AGU joint meeting this week.
24 April 2017
What now? Now we go to work.
By Shane M Hanlon I’m a scientist who teaches scientists how to talk to non-scientists. I recognized the need for this type of instruction years ago when I was still a graduate student. Even when I first got my position in the Sharing Science program here at AGU, scientists were increasingly aware of the need to be able to effectively communicate their science to broad audiences but many were still …
20 March 2017
Facebook Live for #scicomm
By Shane M Hanlon There are so many venues for science communication, especially when it comes to social media. For example, AGU alone has four official Twitter accounts (Sharing Science, AGU, Eos, Science Policy), an Instagram account, and a half-dozen Facebook pages. Social media is a powerful venue for communicating tips on communication. Twitter is an especially great place to learn about #scicomm resources and opportunities through hashtags like #scicomm, …
21 February 2017
Science communication needs you
We need scientists to meet with legislators, speak at public events, and foster relationships with journalists. Will that be you?
13 February 2017
We are all citizens of science
By Shane M Hanlon “Science surrounds us.” “In order to be a good science communicator, you must first be a good science consumer.” “SciComm: you don’t have to like it but you need to be able to do it.” These are all things I’ve said in the age of Twitter where space is at a premium and effective messaging is critical. They pertain to the different hats that I wear – producer …
26 January 2017
Science politicians: a new path in non-academic careers
What do you get when you mix a dearth of academic science positions and an under-representation of scientists in politics? Science politicians.
16 January 2017
The need for action through scicomm
By Shane M Hanlon “What do you do?” This is a question that I’m asked almost daily as a DC resident where interest in one’s profession is only surpassed by interest in politics. But back in 2010, when I was a 2nd-year PhD student, I was not used to this question. I had successfully avoided (i.e. didn’t try) making friends outside of my program during my first year, so when I …
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