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Course Description

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Bundle Registration: 4 Workshop Bundle (COMM 001, COMM 002, COMM 003, and COMM 004)

Format: This workshop will meet from 10am-3pm ET for three consecutive weeks. 

Target Audience: Scientists looking to improve their social media presence and skills at communicating their research. 

In this day and age, science communication is more diverse than ever on the internet and across social media. This workshop introduces strategies to leverage three areas of online science communication: open knowledge platforms, written posts and threads, and audiovisual media. Participants will learn the basic principles of these methods and put them into practice with their own research or a topic of their choosing. 
The instructors of this workshop have 5+ years of experience working in science communication and social media, especially audiovisual media on YouTube. You can find some of their work here: https://www.youtube.com/@bioZone101/featured 

Materials: 

  • Access to a computer with internet connection and Zoom 
  • Text editor of your choice 
  • Ability to set up and use light video editing software (a form of this comes preinstalled on most Windows and Mac computers; Adobe Express is a good lightweight online option). 
  • Access to computer webcam or smartphone camera Students will not need paid software or equipment, as a phone camera is sufficient for this workshop. 

If students would like to participate but do not have access to requisite equipment, the instructors will provide guidance on which parts of the workshop are doable without it. Much of the workshop is accessible with just a standard computer setup!

Learner Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this workshop, learners will be able to:

  • Adapt research for a variety of audiences: general, educational, scientific 
  • Use short-form written media formats to effectively present information 
  • Use short-form video media formats to effectively present information 
  • Contribute to the online information ecosystem by fact-checking and contributing knowledge 

Applications of these objectives: 

  • Improving general science interest, engagement, and literacy 
  • Effectively communicating research to peers, students, investors, and more 
  • Expanding the reach and impact of your work within the scientific community 

Microcredential

You will receive a digital badge for completing this workshop series successfully.  This digital badge can be placed on your LinkedIn profile, personal webpage, and resume/CV.
 

Prerequisites

No prerequisites are required for this workshop. 

About the Instructor

This workshop will be taught by Dr. Roshni Bhatt, Ph.D. and Stephanie Masotti. Dr. Bhatt and Stephanie are computational biologists with experience in science communication, education, and outreach. Dr. Bhatt has created more than 40 science videos for bioZone and has written for SciShow, translating complex topics for broad audiences. Masotti is a Ph.D. candidate in computational biology at the University of Pittsburgh. Together, they bring a scientist’s perspective to using social media to communicate research clearly, creatively, and effectively.

Credit

Although no grades are given for courses, each participant will receive Continuing Education Units (CEUs) based on the number of contact hours.   One CEU is equal to ten contact hours. Upon completion of the course each participant will receive a certificate, showing completion of the workshop and 1.2 CEUs. Attendees will also earn a digital badge after completing the workshop series that can be displayed on a digital resume or CV, LinkedIn and other social media.

Refund 

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Notification

All cancellations must be received in writing via email to registrar@faes.org.

  • Cancellations received after 4:00 pm (ET) on business days or received on non-business days are time marked for the following business day.
  • All refund payments will be processed by the start of the initial workshop.

 

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Section Title
Scientific Communication on Social Media
Type
Online Synchronous
Days
M
Time
10:00AM to 3:00PM ET
Dates
Apr 05, 2027 to Apr 19, 2027
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
15.0
Total Cost (Includes $100 non-refundable technology fee per course when applicable)
Eligible Discounts Can Be Applied at Checkout $790.00
Potential Discount(s)
CEUs
1.2 CEUs
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