Science Talk 2022 Coverage Part 2
Catch up on Science Talk ’22, part 2. Read about video creation, applied sci comm, and maximizing impact to create community.
Science Communication Trainers Network 2021 Convening Coverage: Part 2
SciCommBites attended the annual SciComm Trainers Network convening in December 2021. Catch up on what you missed in part two of two!
Science speaks many languages—let’s show that
Why is so much of science strictly in English? The world speaks thousands of languages – science should as well.
Striking the Right Degree of Uncertainty for Communicating Global Warming Impacts
Will global sea levels rise 4 feet, or will global sea levels rise 1-7 feet? How certain should messages about global warming impacts be?
More than just cat videos: YouTube as a platform for science engagement
YouTube is a significant source of science content – and triggering emotions can lead to greater public engagement.
“Half-Life Your Message” to overcome the curse of knowledge: SciComm lessons from improv
The “Half-Life Your Message” exercise is an improv tool that can help science communicators distill their core message.
The Public’s Perspective: the Importance of Open Access Publishing
Read about the open access debate from a public perspective and the importance of open access medical research.
Science Talk 2022 Coverage Part 1
Catch up on the happenings at Science Talk ’22 part one. Read about podcasting, story telling, policy-making, kind, and creative scicommers!
Strategies for Confronting White Supremacy Culture in SciComm
A new framework offers a way for science communicators to confront racism and help dismantle White Supremacy Culture.
Why Trust Rumors? It’s a Matter of Values
Rumors are inherently unreliable as an information source, so why would the public trust them over scientific experts? It’s in the values.