Workshops and sessions about how to get the word out about your research.
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, […]
Using Twitter and LinkedIn Effectively to Promote Your Research (2022)
Hosted by BU Public Relations How can academics make the most of Twitter and LinkedIn to promote their expertise and research? Join Kevin Anselmo, the founder of Experiential Communications, for a remote, interactive workshop to learn how to share your key messages on Twitter and LinkedIn so they resonate with the public and help achieve […]
Working with the Media to Share Your Research (2022)
Hosted by BU Public Relations Want to successfully convey the importance and impact of your research to the media and the public? Join editors and media relations practitioners from The Open Notebook for a virtual, interactive workshop to hone your skills on working with the media and telling the story of your research. The training will focus […]
Ask A Reporter Anything: Live Q&A Discussing How the News Works (2022)
How did one quote from my entire interview get selected for the story? Why did the reporter pass on my pitch? How are deadlines determined? We’re putting reporters in the hot seat for a virtual, interactive, live Q&A session. In this conversation moderated by SciLine—a service from the American Association for the Advancement of Science that connects US scientific […]
Engaging with Science Media and Establishing Yourself as an Expert Source (2022)
Hosted by BU PR | Social Media and BU Office of Research Are you interested in communicating your research and expert perspective to journalists and target audiences? Join this remote, interactive workshop facilitated by Meredith Drosback and Tori Fosheim from SciLine, a service from the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) that connects US […]
How to Use Social Media to Promote Your Expertise and Engage Target Audiences (2021)
Hosted by BU PR | Social Media and BU Office of Research Are you looking to engage with target research funders, collaborators, academic journals, media reporters and publications, or the general public? Dr. Matthew Partridge—a biochemist who has spent 16 years working in both industrial and academic research, and a decade tweeting and posting about […]
Pitching and Writing Workshop with The Conversation (2021)
Hosted by BU PR | Social Media and BU Office of Research Whether you are brand new to pitching a story to a news outlet or looking for a refresher, this workshop is uniquely geared towards helping faculty, researchers, and scientists of all disciplines write about their work in an accessible way to reach general […]
Podcasting 101, Hosted by PRX (2020)
Co-hosted by BU Public Relations | Social Media and BU Office of Research Podcasts are a great way to share your research findings, build your academic network, and engage the general public in your work. Whether you’re just getting started or a seasoned podcaster looking to gain new skills, this orientation is for you. Join […]