Now Online: AIBS Communications Boot Camp for Scientists

The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) is offering a professional development program designed to enhance the communication skills of scientists, particularly those interested in communicating with decision-makers and the news media. The program is an excellent way to develop new communication skills and identify effective methods for broadening the impact of research and education programs. The AIBS Communications Boot Camp for Scientists expands on AIBS’s highly successful media and science policy training workshops. The Boot Camp meets the needs of everyone from graduate students to senior researchers and program administrators to newly elected professional society leaders. The Boot Camp will be offered as an intensive, two-day, hands-on online training program on July 13-14, 2020. Participants will learn: How to communicate science to non-technical audiences How to identify and define the audience you need to reach How to tell a resonant story that informs decision-makers How to prepare for and participate in a news interview What reporters are looking for in an interview How to protect your scientific reputation How to advocate for your work within your home institution How to hone your written communication skills to increase your impact and influence How to write and pitch press releases How to write Op-Eds How to leverage social media How the nation’s science policy is developed and implemented Learn more about the program...
Source: Public Policy Reports - Category: Biology Authors: Source Type: news