Workshops and sessions about how to get the word out about your research.
From Insight to Impact: Crafting Op-Eds That Amplify Your Expertise
Op-eds are a powerful way to translate your expertise into compelling narratives that influence public discourse. Join Mackey Strategies’ Melanie Moran for a 90-minute workshop designed to help you effectively draft and place op-eds that make an impact. In this session, you’ll learn: The essential elements editors seek in op-eds. How to identify timely topics that connect […]
On the Record: Effective Strategies for Elevating Your Expertise Through Successful Media Interviews (2025)
Are you ready to amplify your voice and share your research with the world? Join Mackey Strategies’ Melanie Moran for a dynamic 90-minute workshop where you’ll learn how to confidently navigate media interviews, craft impactful key messages, and engage effectively with journalists to position yourself as a go-to expert in your field. In this interactive […]
From Ideas to Impact: Identifying and Effectively Conveying Your Core Messages (2024)
Looking to elevate your research communication skills and make a lasting impact? Join Throughline Group’s Christina Mozaffari and Joel Schwartzberg for a dynamic 90-minute workshop designed to help you sharpen your key messages and deliver them with confidence. Throughout this webinar, you’ll learn how to develop and refine key messages and deliver them with precision. […]
Instagram Insights: Exploring Strategy, Timing, and Creative Success for Researchers (2024)
Curious about how Instagram can help you expand the reach of your research? Join Suzanne Whitby, founder of SciComm Success, for a 90-minute workshop on how to effectively use Instagram’s visual platform to connect with new audiences and showcase your work. Unlike X (formerly Twitter), Instagram thrives on visual communication, offering a unique way to […]
Amplify Your Expertise: How to Elevate Your Research with The Conversation (2024)
Join Howard Manly, Race and Equity Editor from The Conversation, for an engaging virtual workshop for BU faculty members, researchers, and graduate students. In this one-hour session, Howard will provide insights into how The Conversation partners with academic institutions like BU, while also offering expert guidance on crafting successful pitch ideas and article submissions. From understanding […]
Rock Your Profile: Strategies to Enhance Your LinkedIn Presence and Maximize Research Impact (2024)
Join LinkedIn’s Client Solutions team for a workshop designed to equip researchers with tools and insights to navigate LinkedIn professionally, with a focus on research excellence and impactful thought-leadership. In this 60-minute virtual session, participants will: Learn about the evolution of the platform over the past decade, Gain hands-on knowledge with practical tips to enhance […]
What the X? How to Make the Most of Social Media to Promote your Research in 2023 (2023)
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the rapidly changing landscape of social media and wondering where to best invest your time and energy as a researcher? The digital realm is constantly shifting. The bird has flown, Mastodon is intriguing but complex, Bluesky is still in its Beta phase, and Instagram has unveiled “Threads.” It’s a dynamic […]
Creating Connections: An Introduction to the Alda Method with the Alan Alda Center (2023)
Join communication specialists from the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science for an immersive, virtual workshop designed to empower faculty members and researchers with the art of responsive listening and empathic communication. In this interactive session, participants will delve into the transformative world of communication techniques that foster trust and ignite meaningful engagement within the […]
Media Tips: Strategies to Mitigate Risk Before, During, and After Interviews (2023)
Hosted by BU Public Relations Join Meredith Drosback and Tori Fosheim from SciLine for a remote, interactive workshop to learn how scientists and researchers can play an active role in accurate science reporting. Over the course of 90 minutes, the presentation will cover: Similarities and differences between the professional roles of reporters and scientists Steps […]
Guide to Op-Eds: How to Improve your Writing, Editing, and Pitching (2023)
Hosted by BU Public Relations How can I improve my op-ed? What should I write about? Which outlets should I pitch? For answers to these questions and more, join Dominik Doemer and Madana Mohsenzadegan from Scholars Strategy Network (SSN) for a remote, interactive workshop to learn how to write and pitch compelling, research-based op-eds. Specifically, […]