New Frontiers in Social Media to Share Your Research with the Public: Reddit AMA and Facebook Live

By: sheehanl () in lecture series

How can social media, specifically Reddit AMAs and Facebook live, amplify academic research, engage [...]audiences and elevate faculty’s profile among the general public? Boston University faculty Paul Duprex, Tammy Vigil and Dr. Joshua Safer joined Reddit moderator Liz Crocker to share how they used Reddit AMAs and Facebook Live to engage the public. Learn why they decided to venture into social media, how they leveraged different platforms, and the value they derived from the experience. Gain a greater understanding of the evolving social media landscape, how to evaluate opportunities strategically and participate with confidence.



February 7, 2018

Tags: boston university, research, social media, science communication, broader impact, reddit ama, facebook live

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