Intro to Science Communication: How to Talk to Journalists, Work with Press Offices, and Promote your Research

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What's the difference between a news article and a press release? How do science journalists decide what research to cover? How can scientists share their research with the public? In this panel discussion, a science journalist, a press officer, and a scientist will answer common questions about science communication and offer tips for sharing your research with new audiences.

Panelists:

  • Andrei Cuceu, postdoctoral research associate at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
  • Karmela Padavic-Callaghan, physics reporter at New Scientist
  • Daniel Strain, science writer at the University of Colorado Boulder