<div dir="ltr"><div>Here at the LTER Network Communications Office, we're big believers in the power of effective science communication. But we understand that not everyone shares our enthusiasm -- or can make communications a priority in their work. </div><div><br></div><div>We'll be starting up a communications interest group to share resources, tips and ideas, but while we get the ball rolling on that, I wanted to be sure you saw two great new communications training opportunities. </div><div><br></div><div>These are the kinds of things I'll share mainly on the list once it's up, but thought I'd share here to whet your appetites.</div><div><br></div><div>Marty</div><div><b><br></b></div><div><b><a>SciFund Challenge: using Twitter to advance your research career</a></b></div><div>Twitter can be a powerful tool for scientists, alt-ac researchers, and academics generally. When used effectively, Twitter can advance research careers, improve productivity, and further outreach goals. <br></div><div><br></div><div>In this new class, you'll learn the basics of Twitter, how to avoid social media pitfalls, and how you can use twitter to achieve your goals -- whether you want to monitor your network for cool new papers, stay up-to-date on meetings you can't attend, or find an audience for your in-the-field blog. And you'll create a personal Twitter plan.</div><div>Registration deadline is: September 17; Class starts September 18. </div><div>More information here: <a href="https://scifundchallenge.org/2016/08/18/new-class-using-twitter-to-advance-your-research-career/" target="_blank">https://<wbr>scifundchallenge.org/2016/08/<wbr>18/new-class-using-twitter-to-<wbr>advance-your-research-career/</a></div><div><br></div><div><a href="https://www.aibs.org/public-policy/communications_boot_camp.html" target="_blank"><b>AIBS Communications Boot Camp for Scientists</b></a><br></div><div>The Boot Camp is an intensive, two-day, hands-on training program held December 7-8, 2016 in Washington, DC. Cost is $495 for non-AIBS members or $420 for members. As an AIBS member organization, LTER Network can nominate individuals, who will receive the member price of $420. Please contact Marty Downs (<a href="mailto:downs@nceas.ucsb.edu" target="_blank">downs@nceas.ucsb.edu</a>) if you are interested.<br></div><div><div><br></div><div>Participants will learn:</div><div><ul><li>How to translate scientific findings for non-technical audiences<br></li><li>How to tell a resonant story that informs decision-makers<br></li><li>How to prepare for and participate in a news interview, including broadcast interviews<br></li><li>How to prepare for and engage in a meeting with a decision-maker<br></li><li>How to protect your scientific reputation<br></li><li>How to identify and define the audience you need to reach<br></li><li>What policymakers want and need to know from a scientist<br></li><li>What reporters are looking for in an interview<br></li><li>How the nation's science policy is developed and implemented<br></li><li>Participants will have the opportunity for formal and informal discussions with science policy and communications experts working in Washington, DC. A course outline is available here<br></li></ul><div><br></div></div></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr">Marty Downs<div>Communications Lead</div><div>LTER Network Communications Office (LTER NCO)</div><div>t: @USLTER</div><div>f: USLTER</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:12.8px">National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS)</span><br></div><div><span style="font-size:12.8px">University of California, Santa Barbara</span><br style="font-size:12.8px"><span style="font-size:small">Office: <a href="tel:805-893-7549" value="+18058937549" target="_blank">805-893-7549</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size:small">Cell: <a href="tel:617-833-7930" value="+16178337930" target="_blank">617-833-7930</a></span></div><div><a href="mailto:downs@nceas.ucsb.edu" target="_blank">downs@nceas.ucsb.edu</a></div><div><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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