The NASA Cosmic Pathfinders Program presents a discussion around such topics of how to communicate complex scientific topics effectively and impactfully to a wide audience utilizing tools at our fingertips.

How Do You “SciComm”? Science Communication in the World of Social Media

Date/Time

May 31st 3:30 – 5:00p ET

Location

Virtual (MS Teams link provided below)

Featured Panelists:

• Dr. Raven Baxter (Director of Science Communication, Ichan School of Medicine at Mount Sinai)
• Elizabeth Tammi (Hubble Space Telescope Social Media Lead, NASA/GSFC)
• Courtney Lee (Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Social Media Lead, NASA/GSFC)
• Dr. Ronald Gamble (Director, Cosmic Pathfinders Program, NASA/GSFC)

Description:

In a digital world ruled by connectivity, trending topics, and the speed of information, science communication has transformed from Popular Mechanics magazine clippings of old to twitter threads and YouTube channels gain millions of impressions. Science communication today has taken many forms from social media engagement and content creators to giving prize talks at international conferences. This panel discussion invites attendees to learn from preeminent communicators about the different forms of science communication and where each one is most effective in specific settings (social media, conferences, public outreach, etc.). Panelists will share their strategies and wisdom on “How do you SciComm?,” giving insights for early-career scientists to use in their own work in and outside of the classroom or research environment.

Tentative Format

• Introductions
• Panel discussion on science communication in the world of social media
  • How do you “SciComm”?
  • Different types of science communication (digital content, conference talks/posters, journalism, public engagement, etc.)
  • Techniques for effective science communication.
  • Audience questions
• Short breakout rooms discussion
  • Mini breakout sessions to practice what participants have gained from the discussions. Rooms are led by panelists and will focus on crafting a 250-character response (tweet) to a proposed question that aligns with panelists expertise.
• Share breakout room results
• Adjourn

Meeting Connection

How Do You SciComm? Panel | MS Teams Meeting Link
Meeting ID: 267 268 150 792
Passcode: MTqCca

Cosmic Chatter is the Cosmic Pathfinders Program seminar series of regularly scheduled, virtual/online colloquia aimed at an early-career science audience. These events will feature prepared remarks from an invited speaker as well as time for discussion and programmatic announcements. Presentation topics will consist of a combination of astrophysics research, as well as professional development topics relevant to this early-career audience.

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