Creating personal meaning from colliding stories
Storytelling has subjective individual impacts. This study describes audience experiences with a science storytelling platform.
Tweets, Selfies, and GIFs: Bridging the Gap between Science Communicators and their Audiences
Curious about what strategies science communicators use over social media to connect and engage with their audiences?
What makes a scientist seem authentic? Study says it’s in the story.
Audiences perceived scientists as more authentic when they used first person to share the reasons why the did their research.
How Can Science Communicators Engage More Diverse Audiences?
The inclusive sci-comm (ISC) model seeks to help researchers and practitioners equitably engage diverse audiences.
Using humor in science communication: An effective tool or an annoying distraction?
Some things go together like PB&J or science and… humor? Researchers examine student engagement when humor and a science article meet.
Science Communication Trainers Network 2021 Convening Coverage: Part 1
SciCommBites attended the annual SciComm Trainers Network convening in December 2021. Catch up on what you missed in this first part of two!
Can humor make you and your science communication more effective?
How does humor in scicomm affect perception of scientists? Dr. Reyhaneh Maktoufi chats with Dr. Sara Yeo in this video interview!
Want to reach more people on social media? Here’s what to consider!
Dynamic content outperforms static content, but the style of dynamic content to post and platform to choose depends on your goals!
Survey Reveals the Who, What, and So What of Science Communication Training Programs
A survey of science communication trainers in North America illustrates that trainers are focusing on knowledge over strategy and inclusion.
Posthuman science communication heroes: What science communicators are up with (or against)
Several brands have emerged as SciComm ambassadors during the pandemic. What can SciComm practitioners learn from brand SciComm tactics?