Louisiana SciComm Summit
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Wednesday, November 13 |
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| TBA | Hotel Check-In | ||
| 7:30 PM | Intro Social: Rock N’ Bowl | ||
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Thursday, November 14 |
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| 8:00 AM | Set-Up and Check-In | ||
| 8:30 AM | Breakfast (Hallway and 407) | ||
| 9:00 AM | Plenary: Dr. Kendall Moore, University of Rhode Island (407) | ||
| 10:00 AM | Grant Writing (431) Learn how to translate complex research projects into clear, persuasive language that resonates with funding agencies. Featuring researchers and funding agencies, enhance your ability to not only find a grant but ensure its successful integration into your research program. |
SciArt/Illustration (416) Discover how to intersect art, science, and storytelling to communicate your research more effectively. Then, engage in hands-on activities to practice this new skill! |
Working with Policymakers (407) Connecting your science to policy is important, but where do you start? In this session you will hear from representatives from state agencies and legislative positions about the best ways to explain your science and engage with decision makers. |
| 11:15 AM | Break (Study Rooms, 407) | ||
| 11:30 AM | Pitching a Story to the Media (431) Through a panel and discussion with journalists, researchers, and communication experts, learn and practice science storytelling techniques and strategies for creating compelling media pitches. |
Fellowship Applications (416) Fellowships require more than an updated CV. Applicants need to share the story of themselves and their science to craft memorable submissions. In this session you will get tips on requirements, and work in small groups to brainstorm effective responses. |
Community Engagement & Co-Production (407) Enhance your collaborative skills with communities by engaging in hands-on activities and dynamic discussions with experts, fostering practical strategies for effective, inclusive, and impactful community-driven research. |
| 12:45 PM | Lunch | ||
| 2:00 PM | Science Storytelling – 407 & Study Area (410) | ||
| 4:30 PM | Break (Study Rooms & 407) | ||
| 6:00 PM | Dinner | ||
| 7:00 PM | Adjourn | ||
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Friday, November 15 |
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| 8:30 AM | Breakfast (407) | ||
| 9:00 AM | Plenary: Ginger Gutner, Louisiana State University (407) | ||
| 10:00 AM | Discussing Controversial Topics (407) Featuring experts from business, philosophy, fisheries, and nonprofit backgrounds, this session will cover panelists’ communication experiences and strategies for communicating about controversial topics. |
Creating Effective Presentations (416) Learn what makes a successful presentation to diverse audiences and practice through a game of slide roulette. |
Effective Mentorship (431) Navigate how to be a successful mentor or protege while discussing a range of mentorship strategies, focusing on communication, community, and boundaries. |
| 11:15 AM | Break | ||
| 11:30 AM | Data Visualization (407) Navigate the delicate balance of effective visualization from the perspectives of a data scientist in this principles and practice session. |
Social Media (416) This session will tackle jargon in our fields and how we can effectively share our work with the public, private groups, and government officials in a way that is digestible, ethical, and effective. |
Interpretative Centers (431) Featuring government organizations, non-profits, and private companies, this session will focus on how these professionals effectively translate their science to public audiences. |
| 12:45 PM | Lunch | ||
| 1:45 PM | Adjourn | ||
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