All Invited to Attend Communicating Science, Jan. 18

Utah State University’s Climate Adaptation Science program and the USU Ecology Center present “An Interdisciplinary Series: Communicating Science,” beginning Spring semester 2017.

The first event in the series Wednesday, Jan 18, at 11:30 a.m., where USU Communications assistant professor Mathew LaPlante will discuss “Superlative: Why the Biggest Ideas in Science Get the Shortest Shrift.” The series is held in USU’s Merrill-Cazier Library, room 154. Light refreshments will be provided.

“Communicating Science is an interdisciplinary series in which we explore how to effectively communicate science to diverse audiences using diverse media,” said Erin Brewer, series coordinator.  

The Spring semester series schedule is below. All events will be held at 11:30 a.m. in the Merrill-Cazier Library, room 154:

January 18, 2017 Matthew LaPlante
“Superlative: Why the Biggest Ideas in Science Get the Shortest Shrift”

February 1, 2017 Mary-Ann Muffoletto
“Communicating Science to People Who Aren’t Scientists”

February 15, 2017 Matt Jensen
“How to get Reporters Interested in Your Research”

March 15, 2017 Star Coulbrooke, Shaun Anderson, Millie Tullis
“Make it Creative; Make it Relatable”

April 12, 2017 Steve Kent
“Appealing to Editors: Inside the Mindset of an Endangered Species”

April 26, 2017 Michelle Baker and Mark Brunson
“Translational Ecology: Communicating Science for Action”

For more information, go to: https://climateadaptation.usu.edu/communication-resources

Contact: Erin Brewer, erin.brewer@usu.edu