Mastering the Art of Scientific Storytelling: Tips and Tricks from Professional Communicators

A Science Communications Seminar Series is set to take place on May 22, with a focus on ‘Tips for Making Your Research Understandable to Broad Audiences’. The event will feature a panel discussion with PhD scientists who have made the transition into professional communicators. These experts will share their best practices for effectively communicating scientific research to non-scientific audiences, including approaches that work well and common pitfalls to avoid.

Imagine being at a social function or in line at a coffee shop and someone asks you to describe your research on a signal transduction pathway in an invertebrate model organism. How would you explain it to them in a way that is easy to understand? This seminar aims to provide valuable insights and strategies for effectively communicating complex scientific concepts in a clear and engaging manner.

The panelists for this event include Audrey Huang, PhD, Melissa Laitner, PhD, MPH, Vanessa McMains, PhD, and John Timmer, PhD. Each of these professionals has experience in science communication and will offer valuable perspectives and advice during the panel discussion.

If you are interested in improving your science communication skills and learning from experts in the field, be sure to register for the seminar online at the provided link. This event is an excellent opportunity to enhance your ability to communicate your research to a broad audience effectively.