Workshops and sessions about how to get the word out about your research.
Op-ed Writing and Pitching Workshop with The Conversation (2019)
This engaging and informative workshop shared tips about op-ed writing and how to pitch media. It was led by editors at The Conversation, an influential media outlet that publishes content exclusively from academics and researchers. Deputy editor Emily Costello, and senior science and technology editor Maggie Villiger covered the best practices for op-ed pitching, drafting, […]
Media Training & Messaging Workshop (2019)
Back by popular demand, Brad Phillips, founder of Throughline (formerly Phillips Media Relations), is returning to campus to lead an expanded half-day interactive media training and messaging workshop for faculty. This training will help you gain new skills and empower you to effectively speak about your work and research to media, funders, policy makers, and […]
Communications Boot Camp: Strengthening Your Thought Leadership Profile (2019)
Need help with your op-ed? Want to build your social media presence? Interested in learning how to connect with policymakers? Join Marketing & Communications and the Research Office for a unique one-stop-shop workshop tailored to your needs. Here’s how it works: to kick things off, members of the BU Public Relations | Social Media team […]
New Frontiers in Social Media to Share Your Research with the Public: Reddit AMA and Facebook Live (2018)
Featuring Liz Crocker, AAAS Program Associate, Reddit Moderator /r/science; Paul Duprex, Professor, Microbiology, MED, and Director, Cell Tissue & Imaging Core, NEIDL; Tammy Vigil, Assistant Professor, COM; and Joshua Safer, Medical Director, Center for Transgender Medicine & Surgery, BMC, and Associate Professor, Medicine, MED In this third session of BU’s Strategic Communication Series, faculty who […]
Science Through Video: How to Tell a Compelling Story (2018)
Featuring Karen Warkentin, Professor, Biology, CAS; James Bird, Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science & Engineering, ENG; Christine Daniloff, Creative Director, MIT News; Hilary Katulak, Associate Director of Public Relations, Marketing & Communications; and Devin Hahn, Producer and Senior Editor, BU Productions Journals, funding agencies, and media outlets often seek video assets when reporting on science. […]
Lights. Camera. Action: Broadcast Interview Tips & Tricks (2018)
Less than comfortable speaking on live TV or radio? You are not alone. However, learning how to present yourself on camera and during an interview, is key to communicating your expertise and increasing visibility for your research. Join your colleagues for a panel discussion about the broadcast industry, how it has grown beyond TV and […]
Crafting Your Online Scholarly Persona (2017)
Featuring Dino Christenson, Associate Professor, Political Science, CAS; Neha Gondal, Assistant Professor, Sociology, CAS; Jacob Groshek, Associate Professor, Emerging Media Studies, COM; Tom Hohenstein, Data Services Librarian, BU Libraries; Anthony Petro, Assistant Professor, Religion, CAS; and Christopher Schmitt, Assistant Professor, Anthropology and Biology, CAS Establishing your online presence as a scholar and researcher can increase the visibility […]
Working with the Media (2017)
Featuring Bruce Gellerman, WBUR Reporter; Evan Hadingham, NOVA Senior Science Editor; Helen Branswell, STAT Infectious Disease and Public Health Reporter; and David Corcoran, former editor of the New York Times’ Science Times; Senior Editor, Undark; and Associate Director of Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT. Moderated by BU colleagues Sara Rimer and Barbara Moran from […]
Inside Nature: Visual Communications Strategies (2016)
Kelly Krause, Creative Director at Nature, discussed the behind the scenes world of scientific publishing. She presented strategies for communicating science through visualization in a publishing context, with plenty of case studies and tips. Watch recording here. Tutorial: Basics of Information Design for Scientific Figures Kelly Krause, Creative Director at Nature, led a short tutorial session […]