Louisiana SciComm Summit
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2022 SciComm Summit
2022 Louisiana SciComm Summit at LSU
* Note: Meeting room locations subject to change
(last updated: March 15, 2022)
Wednesday, March 16 |
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| 4:00 PM | Hotel Check-in: Lod Cook Hotel | ||
| 5:00 PM | Welcome Social: Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux – 3838 Burbank Drive | ||
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Thursday, March 17 |
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| 7:30 AM | Check-in: Patrick F. Taylor Hall (LSU College of Engineering) | ||
| 7:30 AM | Breakfast | ||
| 8:15 AM | Opening Conversation with Dr. Graça Vicente PFT Room 1263 | ||
| 9:30 AM | 30 Second Scientist Room 1212 Develop strategies and practice communicating your research in a clear, concise manner with feedback from facilitators. |
Data Visualization Room 1221 Navigate the delicate balance of effective visualization from the perspective of a cognitive and data scientist in this principles and practice session. (This session will be repeated at 11 am. It is being offered twice due to indicated popularity.) |
Effective Mentorship Room 1225 This session brings together a range of experts from diverse backgrounds to discuss a range of mentorship strategies, focusing on communication, community, and boundaries. |
| 10:45 AM | Break | ||
| 11:00 AM | Storytelling Room 1212 Filmmaker Kira Akerman will share how she incorporates science into her storytelling and will guide participants through facilitated exercises. |
Data Visualization Room 1221 Navigate the delicate balance of effective visualization from the perspectives of a cognitive and data scientist in this principles and practice session. (This is a repeated session from the 9:30 time slot. It is being offered twice due to indicated popularity.) |
Science Art Room 1225 Learn from researchers who are working at the intersection of art, science, and storytelling. Then, have some hands-on practice of how to tell the story of your science through art. |
| 12:15 PM | Lunch | ||
| 1:30 PM | Energizer and Networking PFT Room 1263 | ||
| 2:30 PM | Individual Project Work with Communications Professionals | ||
| 5:30 PM | Break | ||
| 6:00 PM | Dinner | ||
| 7:00 PM | Adjourn | ||
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Friday, March 18 |
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| 7:30 AM | Breakfast | ||
| 8:15 AM | Opening Conversation with Dr. Carol Friedland PFT Room 1263 | ||
| 9:30 AM | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Science Room 1212 Learn about different approaches—past and present—the research community is engaged with to make science a more inclusive discipline. |
Discussing Controversial Topics Room 1221 Featuring experts from healthcare, veterinary, oil spill, and biological science backgrounds, this session will cover panelists’ communication experiences and strategies for communicating about controversial topics. |
Grant Writing for Education, Outreach, and Fellowships Room 1225 Learn ways to incorporate relevant education and outreach into grant proposals and how to write memorable fellowship applications. (This is not a session on how to write a grant.) |
| 10:45 AM | Break | ||
| 11:00 AM | Social Media Room 1212 Learn to navigate the social media landscape as a scientist and professional with help from experts in the public and private sectors. |
Public Engagement Room 1221 Explore public engagement strategies through conversations with experts that have diverse scientific interests and target audiences. |
Professional Development Room 1225 Learn how to interact with professionals and potential employers through digital media and how to best prepare application materials. |
| 12:15 PM | Lunch & Showcase | ||
| 1:00 PM | Adjourn | ||
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