VIC | TAS Branch - The Art of Science Communication

The Art of Science Communication

20th September at 11 am (via Zoom)

Do you want to be equipped with skills to communicate your research confidently? This workshop will bring together a diverse group of experts to share their knowledge on the art of science communication. The event will cover 3 key topics: (1) structure and flow, (2) communicating through images and (3) innovative methods to communicate science. The objective of the event is to:
 

• Equip ECRs with tools and knowledge on how they can communicate their work effectively to different audiences. ECRs can expect to take away practical outcomes from this workshop.
• Give ECRs a safe space to share their struggles with science communication and get them addressed by experts.
• Encourage ECRs to communicate their work to a wider audience with more confidence.

Three experts in science communication will share their valuable knowledge and experience on the art of science communication. The speakers will each give a presentation on their expert topic before we break into different rooms. You will be able to join a breakout room of your choice where each speaker will conduct a workshop on their respective topics. The event will end off by gathering everybody back to the main room and have some of the audience share about their experience and learnings.

Expert Speakers

Assoc. Prof. Jen Martin – Leader, Science Communication Teaching Program, The University of Melbourne
Hook your audience and keep them engaged in writing and presentations | Workshop: Create a hook and tell a story

Rachael Vorwerk – Science Communicator, Integrated Photonics and Applications Centre, RMIT University
Social media as a powerful tool | Workshop: Write your first LinkedIn post to build your online profile

Dr Tom J Carruthers – Co-President, National Australian Science Communicators
The power and dangers of communicating through pictures | Workshop: Choose the right pictures for your story

Date and Time

Tuesday 20th September at 11:00 am - 12:30 pm (via zoom)

Provisional Timetable