This document provides an overview of science communication and tips for engaging in it. It discusses reasons to do science communication such as open science, combating fake news, and professional and personal development. It emphasizes the importance of considering stakeholders and using storytelling. It recommends showing passion, being personal, telling the right story well, being a leader, and building a community of support. The document advises practicing communication skills, looking for mentors, caring about one's digital presence, networking, and choosing an approach that fits one's personality and research area.
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3. Why engage in science communication?
Open Science
Fake news
Pathway to impact
Professional and personal development
16. Five key points of being a good communicator, Nancy Baron (2010)
Show your
passion
Power of
being
personal
Right &
well-told
story
Be a leader
Community
of support
17. BE MORE LIKE A DRAG QUEEN:
Know what makes a great
communicator/performer
Practice – experiment – discover training & tools -
fail – learn - evaluate
Look for information, inspiration and/or mentorship
18. Logos – ethos – pathos
Care about your digital presence
Network and discover who can help you
(free newsletter: The Scicommer)
(Belgian community: https://www.meetup.com/Scicomm-Belgium-Meetup/)
Choose something that fits your personality & talents,
your research, your stakeholders
20. @ResearchUGent
THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!
And thank you, RuPaul, for the inspiration and visuals…
If you only read one article, read this one: http://www.facetsjournal.com/article/facets-2016-
0055/
Esther De Smet
Research Department
December 2021