Island WISE: Promoting Young Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Across Cape Breton Island
LEARN TO:
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Simplify your research for media interviews
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Promote your findings through social media
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Use the guiding principles of Two-Eyed Seeing Approach to science communication
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Build awareness of equity, diversity and inclusion in how you communicate
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Overcome public speaking anxiety
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Create your own short video to recruit research assistants or to build your interview portfolio
For more information or to register, please contact:
Dr. Katherine Jones, Associate Professor, Biology at katherine_jones@cbu.ca
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Tuesday, May 11th,11:30-12:30PM
Communication 101: How to Tell Your STEM Story
VIDEO TOPICS + CLICK ON HYPERLINKS FOR EXTRA RESOURCES
Simplifying the Details
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Intro to Message Box - Katherine Jones [Additional Resources: Message Box Workbook; Blank Message Box; More About the Message Box and Examples]
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Intro to SoapBox Science - Stephanie MacQuarrie
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3 Minute Thesis (3MT) Platform Presentation - Debbie Hendriksen
Communication Basics
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Managing Apprehension and Anxiety: Sarah MacRae [Additional Resources: Personal Report of Communication Apprehension; McCroskey Personal Report of Communication Apprehension]
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How to Use the 3Vs for Communication: Sarah MacRae
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Developing a Routine for Preparation of Presentations: Ian McNeil
One Button Studio
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An Introduction to Using the One Button Studio at CBU: Jasmine Hoover
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Panelists on Tuesday, May 11th @11:30AM: Ian McNeil, Matthias Bierenstiel, Stephanie MacQuarrie , Debbie Hendriksen, Sarah MacRae
(Moderator: Katherine Jones)
MODULE 1
Tuesday, May 18th,11:30AM-12:30PM
Inclusivity: Know Your Audience and How to Captivate Them
VIDEO TOPICS
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Transforming your science into a story: Steve Sutherland
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Communicating for Inclusivity: Kimberly Gardner
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Awareness of EDI in Science Communication Presentation: Dana Mount
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Guiding Principles of 2-Eyed Seeing: Tuma Young
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A Scientist's Approach to Communicating Science: Matthias Bierenstiel
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Useful tips for Media and Professional Interviews: Curated YouTube Videos to encourage you to think about preparing for different audiences and how to get people to listen to what you have to say (Honesty, Authenticity, Integrity):​
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How to Look Good in Online Interviews or Presentations - Tips & Training​
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How to Speak So That People Want to Listen (Julian Treasure)
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10 ways to have a better conversation (Celeste Headlee)
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A Conversation With Native Americans on Race - NYT Op-Docs; an eye-opening op-doc that might give us each pause for thought about individual experiences and perspectives. Although it is about Native Americans, similar issues are present in Canada.)
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Panelists on Tuesday, May 18th @11:30AM: Steve Sutherland, Kimberly Gardner, Matthias Bierenstiel (Moderator: Dana Mount)
MODULE 2
Tuesday, May 25th,11:30AM-12:30PM
Presenting and Publicizing with Panache
VIDEO TOPICS
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How People Interact with What You Put Online: AJ Fraser (lessons learned from CBU’s virtual semesters)
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Best Practices for Presenting/Teaching Online: Terry MacDonald (more lessons learned by the CTL)
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Getting Your Message Out There (best channels for your objectives): Kimberly Gardner
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A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words/Pecha Kucha Presentations: Katherine Jones
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​A terrific TEDx Talk: "How PechaKucha Changed My Life: Eddie Selover at TEDxOrlando"​​
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Becoming Social Media Savvy: CB Influencer Adam Hill
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Science and Social Media: Jason Loxton
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Panelists on Tuesday, May 25th @ 11:30 AM: Adam Hill, AJ Fraser, Debbie Hendriksen, and Kimberly Gardner (Moderator: Jason Loxton)
MODULE 3
June 1st, 11:30AM-12:30PM
Sharing Circle Symposium
This last session provides participants with an opportunity to put their new knowledge to practice.
Participants are invited to give a 3-minute virtual presentation, or share a pre-recorded short video of their research project or science-related topic of their choice.
An expert panel will be on hand to provide constructive feedback to our presenters.
MoDULE 4
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