Science Communication Workshop

Photo by Patrick Perkins on Unsplash
Photo by Patrick Perkins on Unsplash

Date: November 14, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Location: Malott Room, Kansas Union (Level 6)

Overview: The Center for Digital Inclusion, the Institute for Policy & Social Research, and the Life Span Institute at the University of Kansas are co-hosting a science communication workshop designed to strengthen how researchers share their work with the public. Lunch will be provided.

As the need for accurate and accessible information continues to grow, effective science communication plays a vital role in connecting university research with communities, policymakers, and the broader public. This workshop aims to help scholars bridge that gap by bringing together KU faculty, researchers, and communication professionals to share strategies, build networks, and develop collaborative approaches for communicating science and research more effectively.

The workshop program includes a faculty panel session highlighting experiences and best practices in public engagement and research storytelling; an overview of past initiatives by KU communication professionals; and interactive brainstorming sessions that encourage participants to exchange ideas, identify collaboration opportunities, and explore innovative ways to make their research resonate with relevant audiences.

Please contact Olga Morales, an administrative associate at the Center for Digital Inclusion, at moraleso.23@ku.edu for inquires related to the workshop. 

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Workshop Agenda 

  1. Introduction: Hyunjin Seo, Director of Center for Digital Inclusion, University Distinguished Professor, Oscar Stauffer Chair of Journalism and Mass Communications
  2. Opening Remarks: John Colombo, Director of Life Span Institute and Professor of Psychology; Donna Ginther, Director of Institute for Policy & Social Research and Roy A. Roberts & Regents Distinguished Professor of Economics
  3. Faculty Panel: Jeff Conlin, Assistant Professor of Journalism and Mass Communications; Patricia Gaston, Lacy C. Haynes Professor of Journalism; Ashley Muddiman, Associate Professor of Communication Studies
  4. Past Initiatives: Jen Humphrey, Associate Director for Strategic Communications at Life Span Institute; Mindie Paget, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Impact & Belonging and Director of Communications at KU Office of Research
  5. Interactive Brainstorming Sessions: Facilitated by Vaibhav Diwanji, Assistant Professor of Journalism and Mass Communications