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09 Aug 2017 | 13:00 BST

How to reach out

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: Academia, Blog, Communication, Perspectives, Research, Social media

How to reach out

Guest contributor Maria Wheeler-Dubas  … Read more

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  • communication
  • conservatory
  • educating the public
  • how to
  • maria wheeler-dubas
  • museum
  • opportunities for science outreach
  • Outreach
  • public
  • school
  • Science Communication
  • science engagement
  • science outreach
  • understand research
  • workshop

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12 Jun 2017 | 12:00 BST

The discomfort is worth it: share more

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: Academia, Ask the expert, Blog, Communication, Perspectives, Research

The discomfort is worth it: share more

When David Eagleman, a neuroscientist at Stanford, wrote the New York Times bestseller Incognito, I read it voraciously. The world of the mind opened to me. My subconscious brain took on an entirely new meaning to me. Eagleman’s research felt salient, relevant, and crucial to our understanding and progress as a species.  Read more

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  • blog
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  • ideas
  • jessica eise
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  • research
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01 May 2017 | 13:00 BST

Out of the lab and onto the streets

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: #ScientistOnTheMove, Academia, Collaboration, Communication, Diversity, Events, In the News, Research, Scientists on the move, Social media, US

Out of the lab and onto the streets

April 22 began with a drizzly ride on rented bikes through the streets of southeast D.C. to the Washington monument. I was accompanied by Dylan Jones, an outdoor recreation and environmental writer from West Virginia. “I typically opt for escaping civilization on Earth Day,” Jones said, “but today I decided to go straight into the heart of it.” We weaved through roads littered with people in rain shells and lab coats, carrying vibrant signs and rainbow umbrellas.  Read more

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  • capitol
  • climate
  • DC
  • demonstation
  • engagement
  • global
  • international
  • march for science
  • nicole forrester
  • nikki forrester
  • Outreach
  • politics
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14 Apr 2017 | 13:00 BST

The next generation of science outreach

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: Academia, Blog, Career paths, Careers articles, Collaboration, Communication, Funding, Mobility, People Management, Perspectives, Research, Tenure

The next generation of science outreach

In the wake of the US presidential election in November 2017, the scientific community has recognized that it has fallen short in communicating the value of science and research. As a result, scientists are now calling for increased public outreach and communication efforts. While this awareness is important, the path forward is not entirely clear.  Read more

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  • academia
  • academia structure
  • alternative metrics
  • communication
  • culture
  • funding
  • job requirements
  • networking
  • nicole forrester
  • nikki forrester
  • Outreach
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  • reward
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10 Apr 2017 | 13:00 BST

Exploring science communication

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: #ScientistOnTheMove, Academia, Blog, Career paths, Careers articles, Communication, Competition, Europe, In the News, Research

Exploring science communication

There’s a few reasons why scientists may be discouraged from science communication. Here, I’m hoping to break down some of those barriers, and introduce channels and platforms where scientists can practise. First, here are some of the reasons stopping more scientists from practising science communication, as well as my rebuttals.  Read more

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  • Andy Tay
  • barriers
  • benefit
  • career expo
  • exhibitions
  • images
  • museum
  • Outreach
  • Paris
  • public
  • scicomm
  • Science Communication
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05 Apr 2017 | 13:00 BST

Securing workplace rights for scientists in the age of Trump

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: #ScientistOnTheMove, Academia, Career paths, Collaboration, Diversity, In the News, Perspectives, Research, Tenure, Union, US

Securing workplace rights for scientists in the age of Trump

In the wake of Donald Trump’s election, the scientific community is on edge. The future of federal science funding remains unclear, campus inclusivity is under threat, immigration policy is in disarray, and entire academic fields – such as climate change research – fear the worst.  Read more

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  • anke schennink
  • berkeley
  • campus
  • climate change
  • contract
  • Donald Trump
  • immigration
  • inclusivity
  • pay
  • post doc
  • postdoc
  • public
  • research
  • scientific jobs
  • security
  • trump
  • UAW
  • uc
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27 Mar 2017 | 13:00 BST

Why I will not be marching for science

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: #ScientistOnTheMove, Academia, Blog, Career paths, Communication, Events, In the News, Industry, Scientists on the move, Social media, Union, US

Why I will not be marching for science

When I was in graduate school, I learned to create classes using backward design. Backward design encourages setting goals and then planning a course of action to meet those goals. This strategy can be applied to almost anything in life. “What do I want for dinner?,” for example, can transform into “I need dinner to be quick” or “let’s get rid of what’s about to go bad in the fridge.”  … Read more

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  • backward design
  • debate
  • democracy
  • goals
  • march
  • march for science
  • open
  • politics
  • principles
  • public
  • research
  • science
  • scientist
  • Virginia Schutte

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10 Feb 2017 | 13:00 GMT

Science communication: What it takes

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: Ask the expert, Blog, Communication, Mobility, Research

Science communication: What it takes

Communicating about science is a noble profession, and one that’s becoming increasingly and ever more popular. Yet it isn’t the right fit for everyone. I got started in this field about five years ago, and was surprised by many of the things I needed that no one had ever mentioned. Here’s what no one ever tells you you’ll need.  Read more

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  • academic
  • communicating
  • communication
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  • creative
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  • jessica eise
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21 Nov 2016 | 13:00 GMT

The importance of broadening science communication

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: #ScientistOnTheMove, Academia, Blog, Career paths, Communication, Faculty, In the News, Research

The importance of broadening science communication

Recently, more and more emphasis has been put on scientists to communicate their research to public audiences. National scientific organizations such as the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and the American Society for Cell Biology encourage their members to reach beyond the bench, and many blogs help scientists describe their research to wider audiences. At the University of Pittsburgh, where I’m working on my PhD, graduate student and postdoc organizations on campus share their excitement about science with the public through partnerships with local museums and school districts.  Read more

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  • Aliyah Weinstein
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  • broad
  • communication
  • communications
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