Do you want to engage and inspire young people to pursue careers in science? If so, you might find this article useful. It offers some practical tips and examples on how to spark curiosity, enthusiasm, and confidence among young audiences. You will learn how to tailor your message and your medium to your audience, how to show the relevance and impact of science, how to use storytelling and creativity, how to involve and empower young people, and how to collaborate and network with other scientific communicators. What are some of the strategies that you use or have seen to engage and inspire young people in science?
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Are you interested in designing and delivering online science workshops that are interactive, accessible, and impactful? If so, you will find this article very helpful. It covers some of the best practices for creating and facilitating online science workshops that engage, educate, and inspire diverse audiences. You will learn how to choose your platform and tools, design your content and activities, prepare your materials and resources, promote your workshop and communicate with participants, deliver your workshop and facilitate interaction, and evaluate your workshop and follow up with participants. What are some of the challenges or tips that you have encountered or learned from delivering online science workshops?
What are some of the best practices for designing and delivering online science workshops?
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Do you want to create infographics that communicate your scientific data and information in a clear and engaging way? Do you want to know how to incorporate feedback and user engagement into your infographic design process? In this article, you will learn six steps to do that, from defining your goals and audience to sharing your infographic on social media. You will also learn some tips and tools to help you create effective infographics that capture attention and elicit action. How do you use infographics for scientific communication? Share your thoughts and examples with us.
How do you incorporate feedback and user engagement into your infographic design process?
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Do you want to make your oral presentations more engaging and interactive? Whether you are a researcher, a student, or a science communicator, you need to know how to capture your audience's attention, stimulate their curiosity, and invite their feedback. In this article, we share some tips and strategies to help you achieve these goals and make your oral presentations more participatory. How do you engage your audience and encourage interaction or participation in your oral presentations? What challenges or opportunities do you face? Share your thoughts and experiences with us.
How do you engage your audience and encourage interaction or participation in your oral presentation?
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Having a great concept for a science story is one thing, but getting it published or broadcasted is another. Crafting a compelling pitch that demonstrates knowledge, perspective, and the intended audience can be intimidating. This article provides advice on how to tailor a pitch to the outlet, format, and target audience. Whether writing an article, recording a podcast, or creating a video, the tips in this article can help make the process easier. What strategies have you found successful when pitching a science story?
How do you pitch a science story to an editor or a producer?
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Do you want to learn how to communicate your research effectively and engage with your audience through a scientific poster? In this article, you will find some tips for interacting with your audience and answering questions about your scientific poster, from preparing an elevator pitch to following up and networking. Whether you are a student, a researcher, or a professional, these tips will help you make a great impression and showcase your work. What are some of the challenges or best practices that you have encountered when presenting a scientific poster?
What are some tips for interacting with your audience and answering questions about your scientific poster?
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Do you struggle with jargon when writing for a general audience? Jargon is the specialized language used by experts in a field, but it can confuse or alienate readers who are not familiar with it. In this article, we share some tips on how to avoid jargon or use it wisely and appropriately. You will learn how to know your audience, define and explain jargon, use plain language, use jargon consistently and accurately, get feedback and revise, and practice and improve. How do you avoid jargon in your writing? Share your thoughts and experiences with us.
How do you avoid jargon when writing for a general audience?
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