Science Network Workshop Series
Register for Our March Webinars on Science Communication
It can be a boon to science and scientists when the media gets
science right. But when the news perpetuates misinformation, it can
have negative consequences for research, funding, and policy. So how
do you communicate your expertise and knowledge effectively to
reporters? And how do you fight back against misinformation when it's
the prevailing media trend?
<http://action.ucsusa.org/site/R?i=t_oKfy9D90sVlkZCwhZZpw>Register
for our two upcoming webinars on communicating with the media. You'll
hear from scientists and science communication experts who have
firsthand experience working with reporters to make sure that the
facts, not myths, are the headline.
<http://action.ucsusa.org/site/R?i=QgOXvxPjn2S0UQCHUNPdHA>101: Rapid
Response Ready: Preparing for media opportunities
Date: Wednesday, March 11
Time: 3:00 p.m. EDT
When a new story breaks, the media doesn't have a lot of time to
spend searching for experts. Our presenters are communications and
scientific experts who can share with you how to build those
relationships with the media, so that when a reporter needs
scientific information from an expert, they know to look for you.
<http://action.ucsusa.org/site/R?i=13WZ7RMJ9yW1EEbUX_05FA>202:
Pushing Back Against Misinformation
Date: Thursday, March 26
Time: 3:00 p.m. EDT
With 24/7 news and social media, everyone has their own platform to
share their views. But when policy makers and the media are spreading
scientific misinformation, the public deserves to hear the truth from
the experts. Join us for a webinar filled with science communication
tips on how to engage on contentious issues, how to frame your
arguments so they aren't reinforcing the myths, and how to push
through the cacophony so the truth can be heard.
<http://action.ucsusa.org/site/R?i=kHXlvnSngLpysIn_c5qTUg>Register
today for our upcoming skills-based online workshops.
Melissa Varga
Outreach Associate and Community Manager
Science Network
Union of Concerned Scientists
