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2013 Annual Meeting Communicating Science Seminar

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On February 14, 2013, AAAS hosted a day-long Communicating Science seminar as part of the AAAS Annual Meeting in Boston. This session was comprised of four parts and was organized by Cornelia Dean of The New York Times, and Dennis Meredith, science communication consultant.

The sessions were recorded in their entirety and available to watch at the links below. Each speaker’s talk, as well as the question-and-answer session, are provided as separate videos.

Highlights

Here are some of the highlights from the 2013 AAAS Communicating Science Seminar.

 

Working with Print, Broadcast, and Online Media

This session encompassed tips, cautionary tales, and examples of effective science communication by three leading journalists. Speakers discussed the challenges of communicating science through print, broadcast, and online formats. What kinds of science news stories interest each journalist and how is journalism changing?

Moderator: Cornelia Dean, The New York Times

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Communicating Science to Policy-Makers

How can scientists and engineers help shape science policy? Is this task becoming increasingly complicated in the current political climate? This session encompassed an overview on the basics of government relations in support of the scientific enterprise, including do’s and don’ts, tips about timing, working individually or with organizations, and how to deal with “pushback.” See also a AAAS publication, Working with Congress: A Scientist's Guide to Policy Making.

Moderator: Chad English, Communication Partnership for Science and the Sea (COMPASS)

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Visualizing Science

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This session focused on cutting-edge strategies for visualizing science through photography, illustrations, video, and more.

Moderator: Dennis Meredith, Science Communication Consultant

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Engaging with Social Media

In a constantly changing online landscape, what is the best way for scientists and engineers to engage the public through social media? This session discussed how people are accessing science information via blogs and social networks and the importance of researchers getting involved directly. Speakers addressed the ways that researchers can create meaningful interactions with the public through social media.

Moderator: Carl Zimmer, Science Journalist, The Loom

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