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Pinky and the Brain | Scicomm @pinkybrainscicomm.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Here's your brand-new #SciComm guide for scientists: 👉 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... Most important sentence: "Before implementing any of the practices proposed below, it is critical to understand *who* you are trying to reach." #Wisskomm #ScienceSky #academia
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Modern science outreach: A guide for scientists
Science communication offers immense value for fostering public trust and enhancing the quality of our modern information ecosystem. However, it remai…
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Pinky and the Brain | Scicomm @pinkybrainscicomm.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Scientific data may be complex, but you can help people grasp them more easily by following a few #design principles. Check out this talk by Mike Morrison if you want to create more visually appealing figures and posters: 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfYL... #SciComm #Wisskomm #academia #ScienceSky
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Design, for Scientists: Help people pay attention to research and love it
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Pinky and the Brain | Scicomm @pinkybrainscicomm.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Have you ever employed #storytelling when writing your scientific paper? Sounds a bit fishy, but makes a lot of sense from a communications perspective. Here, Richard Brutchey explains the "Story Spine" framework and applies it to #chemistry: 👉 pubs.acs.org/inocaj/artic...? #SciComm #AcademicSky
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Pinky and the Brain | Scicomm @pinkybrainscicomm.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
[1/3]❗ #SciComm for doctors: When it comes to #vaccine hesitancy, "finding out why patients make certain health decisions by ➡️ listening first ⬅️ helps to create a safe space to openly discuss concerns." This is a must-read for every medical professional: 👉 www.nature.com/articles/s44... #MedSky
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How to communicate health in catastrophic times
Nature Health - Everyone working in health is a potential communicator, but training, research and resourcing are needed to match the scale of the challenge.
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European Science Communication Institute @esci.eu · 18/05/2026
Women make up only around one-third of media appearances, and science reporting is no exception.  Visibility matters. Read the details 👇
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Science Media Amplifies Male Scientists’ Voices Over Female Ones | The Scientist
Analysis of more than 2,500 science stories revealed that men were quoted more often than women, highlighting systemic gender bias in science communication.
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Wisskomm.de @wisskomm.de · 18/05/2026
Eine Studie sollte die Debatte über "Cancel Culture" versachlichen. Jetzt deutet die AfD sie im Bundestag bewusst um. Im Gastbeitrag schreiben die Forschenden, welche Konsequenzen sie daraus für die #Wisskomm ziehen 👇 www.wissenschaftskommunikation.de/wie-unsere-s... @paulita.bsky.social #Scicomm
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Wie unsere Studie von der AfD instrumentalisiert wurde
Eine Studie zur akademischen Redefreiheit sollte eine polarisierte Debatte zu ‚Cancel Culture‘ versachlichen. Jetzt wird sie von der AfD-Fraktion umgedeutet. Das Autor*innenteam der Studie reflektiert...
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EU Science, Research & Innovation @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu · 10/04/2026
The EU Competence Centre for Science Communication is here to help you better communicate about science. Join to: - Improve your #SciComm skills - Broaden your network - Find project opportunities - Collaborate with communication experts scicommcentre.eu 🧪
Visual with the text: European Competence Centre for science communication
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Pinky and the Brain | Scicomm @pinkybrainscicomm.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
[1/3] You're a scientist and want to influence #policymaking? This paper tells you how: 👉 www.nature.com/articles/s41... It gives 8 recommendations: 1️⃣ Do high quality research 2️⃣ Make your research relevant and readable ⤵️ ... #ScienceSky #science #politics #policy #scicomm #Wisskomm #SciCommTip
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The dos and don’ts of influencing policy: a systematic review of advice to academics - Humanities and Social Sciences Communications
Humanities and Social Sciences Communications - The dos and don’ts of influencing policy: a systematic review of advice to academics
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Brandy A Freitas @brandy-syglass.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Fun #3DThursday update: #syGlass now supports the #Sony Spatial Reality Display! 🎉📺 Glasses-free 3D—no headset needed. Just walk up, look, and see depth instantly. A powerful new way to share scientific data with researchers, students, and the public. #3DVisualization #SciComm #EdTech
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Pinky and the Brain | Scicomm @pinkybrainscicomm.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
[1/2] #Storytelling in #SciComm: Why are some stories remembered while others are forgotten? The answer may lie in our cognitive biases: We are more likely to pay attention to: 🔹 information that affects us personally 🔹 information that surprises us 🔹 information that might cause danger to us
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Pinky and the Brain | Scicomm @pinkybrainscicomm.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Explaining the piezoelectric effect is hard enough. But dancing it? Whoa, next level #scicomm! Be sure to check out the winner of this year's Dance Your Ph.D. contest: 👉 www. youtube.com/watch?v=UWHdiLdemXQ #Wisskomm #ScienceSky #academia #dance #science #DanceYourPhD
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PIEZODANCE - company.mov
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Pinky and the Brain | Scicomm @pinkybrainscicomm.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
[1/2] What a wonderful little #SciComm resource by the American Society for Microbiology! Very helpful tips on how to eliminate jargon, connect with the #media, and communicate about your #research: 👉 asm.org/magazine/202... #wisskomm #ScienceSky #academia
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Science Communication Toolbox | ASM.org
Effective communication is a powerful tool; with it, scientists can inform decisions about health and sustainability of the planet. This toolkit is full of resources to help you hone your skills!
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Pinky and the Brain | Scicomm @pinkybrainscicomm.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
You're a #scientist and are approached by a journalist or science writer for an #interview? Here are several tips on how to prepare: 👉 www.nature.com/articles/d41...? #ScienceSky #SciComm #academia #media
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How to wow a popular-science writer with your research expertise
Prepping for an interview with an author? Keep it simple, meet in person if possible, and stick to your subject, say five writers who regularly talk to scientists about their research.
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Pinky and the Brain | Scicomm @pinkybrainscicomm.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
💡 Good to know for your #SciComm: People who talk with their hands seem more clear and persuasive. 🤌 A new study finds that gestures make communicators more effective – but only when the gestures visually represent the idea they’re talking about. 👉 theconversation.com/people-who-t... #ScienceSky
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People who talk with their hands seem more clear and persuasive – new research
Your hands aren’t just accessories to your words. They’re one of the most powerful tools you have to make your ideas resonate.
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Pinky and the Brain | Scicomm @pinkybrainscicomm.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
You're doing #research that you think should inform #policy, but don't know how to best share it with policymakers? The European Commission has a few tips: rea.ec.europa.eu/10-steps-rea... And a detailed guide on writing policy briefs: op.europa.eu/en/publicati... #SciComm #Wisskomm #ScienceSky
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10 steps to reach and inform policymakers
How to effectively inform policymakers of your findings and maximise your policy impact
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Pinky and the Brain | Scicomm @pinkybrainscicomm.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
[1/2] From viruses to algae, E.coli, tardigrades, zebrafish, and lemurs: If you're ever in need for free, open-access #illustrations, you'll find a full library here: 👉 airtable.com/appuuiIPhpJ1... #SciComm #ScienceCommuniction #Wisskomm #ScienceSky #AcademicSky
Illustration of a gray mouse lemur (Microcebus murinus), indicating its brown fur, big eyes, and long tail.Illustration of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
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Pinky and the Brain | Scicomm @pinkybrainscicomm.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
💡 Wonderful textbook on #ScienceCommunication that covers everything from finding your strategy to coming up with a story and communicating in person, in writing, or on #SocialMedia. Download for #free: 👉 www.taylorfrancis.com/books/oa-mon... #SciComm #Wisskomm #ScienceSky #academia #AcademicSky
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Science Communication for Scientists | Linking Strategy with Creativit
Grounded in strategic thinking and social science research, this textbook empowers students to confidently navigate skillful and effective science
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Pinky and the Brain | Scicomm @pinkybrainscicomm.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
[1/2] Interesting! The #Science #press office tested whether #ChatGPT could do their job. It couldn't: ➕ The LLM did summarize scientific findings in language that was accessible to nonexperts. ➕ It effectively summed up commentary content for a lay audience. BUT: ⤵️ #AI #SciComm #Wisskomm
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Pinky and the Brain | Scicomm @pinkybrainscicomm.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
[1/2] Nice reminder for all communicating #scientists to be specific (by the Science Media Center): 👉 www.sciencemediacentre.org/real-things-... #SciComm #Wisskomm #ScienceSky #AcademicSky #communication #ScienceCommunication #academia
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real things on the ground – when we’re communicating science, we need to talk normal | Science Media Centre
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Wissenschaft im Dialog @w-i-d.de · 31/07/2025
25 Jahre WiD – das feiern wir mit einem kostenlosen Academy-Angebot! 🎉 25 Nachwuchswissenschaftler*innen und -Kommunikator*innen können Einblicke in wirkungsvolle #Wisskomm erhalten und Erfahrungen mit strategischer Planung sammeln. Jetzt anmelden: 🎫 eveeno.com/wisskomm-mit...
25 Jahre WiD Wissenschaftskommunikation mit Impact. Gratis Workshop 23. September 2025, 9-13 Uhr, digital. Bis 29. August anmelden! Fotos von Janne Steenback und Michael Wingens beim Präsentieren
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Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft @dfg.de · 04/08/2025
#Wisskomm ist wichtig und notwendig - aber vielleicht ist es sogar Ihre Passion? Dann sind Sie hiermit explizit angesprochen: DFG und Stifterverband schreiben erneut den #CommunicatorPreis aus. Bis 30. September bewerben oder einen Vorschlag einreichen! Alle Infos: fcld.ly/cpreis26
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DFG schreibt Communicator-Preis 2026 aus
Die Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) schreibt erneut den „Communicator-Preis – Wissenschaftspreis des Stifterverbandes“ aus. Der Preis wird an Wissenschaftler*innen oder an ein Forschungsteam für herausragende Leistungen in der Wissenschaftskommunikation vergeben und ist mit einem Preisg...
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Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft @dfg.de · 06/08/2025
Schon dabei? Noch bis zum 15. September Projekt-Fotos oder -Illustrationen einsenden. 👇
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Pinky and the Brain | Scicomm @pinkybrainscicomm.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Hey #scientists: Ever wondered how a #science journalist prepares for an #interview with you? Here, several journalists share what tactics they use to steer scientists away from jargon: 👉 www.theopennotebook.com/2025/05/13/c... #ScienceSky #SciComm #AcademicSky #Wisskomm #media #ScienceJournalism
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Come Again? How to Steer Scientist Sources Away from Jargon - The Open Notebook
Navigating an interview with a scientist doesn’t just take prep and good interviewing skills. The hurdles can be psychological, too, requiring reporters to summon the nerve to interrupt and admit hole...
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Universität Tübingen @unituebingen.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Sharing Knowledge Talk: Join us for "Graph It, Grasp It: Visualizations to Communicate Scientific Data" with Dr. Helena Jambor (Tuesday, May 20th | 5 PM | Zoom): More info and registration: www.eventbrite.com/e/sharing-kn... #SciComm #Science #WissKomm
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Sharing Knowledge Talk
Graph It, Grasp It: Visualizations to Communicate Scientific Data (Helena Jambor)
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Wisskomm.de @wisskomm.de · 15/05/2025
Bei einer Science-Seeing-Tour wird die Stadt selbst zum Entdeckungsraum für Wissenschaft. Ob zu Fuß oder Rad, mit Guide oder per App – die Touren wollen Neugier wecken, Austausch fördern und Wissenschaft sichtbar machen. Mehr erfahren👇 #Wisskomm www.wissenschaftskommunikation.de/format/scien...
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Pinky and the Brain | Scicomm @pinkybrainscicomm.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
😎 This is what I call some serious coolness! Not easy to find in #SciComm, so check out the winner of this year's #Dance Your PhD contest (Physics and AI/quantum categories): 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPry... #Wisskomm #DanceYourPhD #physics #PhysicsSky #ScienceSky #dance
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Laser Cooling & Ultracold Atoms | Dance Your PhD 2025 [Physics & AI/Quantum Winner]
YouTube video by Arfor Houwman
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Holden Thorp @holdenthorp.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
Kathleen Hall Jamieson has convinced me we should try to start saying "convergent evidence" instead of "scientific consensus." Going to take a while to change, but I explored it in my column this week. www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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Convergence and consensus
In these days of political instability, geopolitical tensions, and social discontent around the world, there are continued threats to the principles, conduct, and findings of science. This assault on ...
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Wisskomm.de @wisskomm.de · 29/04/2025
Wissenschaft in entspannter Atmosphäre vermitteln? Der Science Cocktail Abend zeigt, wie es geht. Hier treffen bunte Getränke auf Chemie und Physik. #Wisskomm www.wissenschaftskommunikation.de/format/scien...
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Pinky and the Brain | Scicomm @pinkybrainscicomm.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
💡 #Podcast recommendation for communicating #scientists: This episode of Amplifying Research is packed with tips on how to work with journalists, how to get better at writing and what to consider before starting your #SocialMedia presence: 👉 www.amplifyingresearch.com/podcast/9-ja... #SciComm
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9. Jacinta Bowler on how to be a journalist's best friend — Amplifying Research
Today's episode is a deep dive with science journalist Jacinta Bowler. Jacinta has well over 1,000 articles published for outlets like the ABC, SBS Science, Cosmos, the SMH, and Science Alert... And ...
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Übermedien @uebermedien.de · 23/04/2025
Viele Podcasts, die Geschichten erzählen, klingen erstaunlich ähnlich: Sie folgen den immergleichen Regeln für gutes Storytelling. Hier sind vier Tricks, die Sie durchschauen sollten. Ohne Abo lesen: uebermedien.de/104569/podca...
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"Dramatische Wendungen lassen sich auch konstruieren": Diese 4 Tricks in Storytelling-Podcasts sollten Sie durchschauen
Nicht alles, was Podcasts erzählen, ist genau so passiert: Um Geschichten spannender zu machen, nutzen die Macher Tricks. Ein Überblick.
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Pinky and the Brain | Scicomm @pinkybrainscicomm.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Interested in pursuing #SciComm as a profession? Then this new Master's program in Germany might be for you: tuition-free (also for international students), taught in English, covering everything from #ScienceCommunication to #ScienceJournalism, #SciArt & more. 👉 www.hs-ansbach.de/en/master/sc...
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Science Communication
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Pinky and the Brain | Scicomm @pinkybrainscicomm.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
#Gamification to fight #misinformation: The Cranky Uncle game uses #cartoons & critical thinking to explain 14 techniques of science denial, from fake experts to cherry picking and logical fallacies. Available on Google Play, the Apple App Store or as a browser game: crankyuncle.com/game/ #SciComm
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Cranky Uncle game: building resilience against misinformation - Cranky Uncle
The Cranky Uncle game uses cartoons and critical thinking to fight misinformation. The game was developed by Monash University scientist John Cook, in collaboration with creative agency Goodbeast. The...
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Pinky and the Brain | Scicomm @pinkybrainscicomm.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
🔎👩‍🔬 Für alle #Frauen in der #Wissenschaft, die sichtbarer werden wollen: 👉 profinsicht-konfigurator.hm.edu Der Webkonfigurator hilft Wissenschaftlerinnen zu einer maßgeschneiderten Strategie, um ihre Arbeit gezielt sichtbar zu machen. (Hilft auch allen anderen 😉) #Wisskomm #AcademicSky #ScienceSky
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In der Wissenschaft ist Sichtbarkeit entscheidend. Hier finden Wissenschaftlerinnen ihren persönlichen Weg, ihre Sichtbarkeit aktiv zu gestalten.
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Pinky and the Brain | Scicomm @pinkybrainscicomm.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Who is susceptible to #misinformation? New #SciComm research indicates that 🔹 Generation Z, 🔹 non-male, 🔹 less educated, and 🔹 more conservative individuals are more vulnerable to misinformation. 👉 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #SocialMedia #research #science #Wisskomm #ScienceSky
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Profiling misinformation susceptibility
The global spread of misinformation poses a serious threat to the functioning of societies worldwide. But who falls for it? In this study, 66,242 indi…
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RHET AI Center @rhetai.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
📣 KI-Forschende und Bildungswissenschaftler:innen aufgepasst: die Anmeldephase für die nächste 𝙄'𝙢 𝙖 𝙎𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙩 Runde läuft noch bis 27. April - jetzt noch schnell anmelden! 👩‍🏫 In der neuen Runde geht es um #KI und #Bildung. Die Chats finden vom 19.-23.05.25 statt. #wisskomm #ImaScientist
"Forscher:innen für neue Themenrunde gesucht". Logo I'm a Scientist, "KI und Bildung", "Bis zum 27. April bewerben. Logo Wissenschaft im Dialog, RHET AI, Volkswagen Stiftung, Forschungsbörse
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Universität Innsbruck @uniinnsbruck.social.uibk.ac.at.ap.brid.gy · 04/04/2025
Noch auf der 🔎 Suche nach #SciComm-Profilen im Fediverse? Dieses #Starterpack enthält Mastodon-Accounts von Universitäten, Hochschulen und Forschungseinrichtungen im deutschsprachigen Raum. 🙌 fedidevs.com/s/NDk0 #openscicomm #wisskomm #edufedi
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Akademische Institutionen im deutschsprachigen Raum - Mastodon Starter Pack
Universitäten, Hochschulen, Forschungseinrichtungen. Wird laufend erweitert, keine Garantie auf Vollständigkeit. Angelegt von Melanie Bartos, Wissenschaftskommunikatorin an der Universität Innsbruck und Moderatorin der dortigen Instanz social.uibk.ac.at.
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Wisskomm.de @wisskomm.de · 03/04/2025
Ob Wissenschaftsmobil, Pop-up-Planetarium oder Science Walk – mobile Formate bringen Forschung direkt in den Alltag. Wissenschaft zum Anfassen, Mitreden & Erleben. Wie das aussieht? Hier sind einige inspirierende Beispiele. 👇 #wisskomm www.wissenschaftskommunikation.de/6-formate-fu...
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Pinky and the Brain | Scicomm @pinkybrainscicomm.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
A #SciComm toolkit for scientists: How to prepare for media interviews, how to share your #research on #SocialMedia, how to handle harassment, and more. Aimed at climate scientists, but relevant to any communicating researcher: 👉 www.rmets.org/sites/defaul... #Wisskomm #ScienceCommunication
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Wissenschaft im Dialog @w-i-d.de · 01/04/2025
Wir sprechen mit Mike Schäfer @mss7676.bsky.social über den Einsatz von #KI in der #Wisskomm. Es geht um die Fragen, wie KI Kommunikationsprozesse verändert, wie der Einsatz gut in den Arbeitsalltag integriert werden kann und wer für die Governance verantwortlich ist. ℹ️🎫 eveeno.com/wid-lunchtal...
Lunchtalk-Serie Der digitale Wandel der Wissenschaftskommunikation. Was macht KI mit der Wissenschaftskommunikation? Mit Mike Schäfer, 8. April, 12 Uhr. Jetzt anmelden!
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Wissenschaft im Dialog @w-i-d.de · 31/03/2025
Ihr habt mit eurem partizipativen Forschungsprojekt bühnenreife Ergebnisse erzielt? Euch bleibt eine Woche, um euch mit einer Publikation zu bewerben! Der Wissen der Vielen – Forschungspreis für Citizen Science macht herausragende Werke & ihre Autor*innen sichtbar www.mitforschen.org/ein-preis-fu...
Im Vordergrund drei Trophäen für den Wissenschaftspreis. Text: Bis zum 7. April 2025 Forschungsarbeiten einreichen! Logos: Wissen der Vielen Forschungspreis für Citizen Science und mit:forschen!
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Pinky and the Brain | Scicomm @pinkybrainscicomm.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
You're a scientist? How do you present yourself on #SocialMedia? 💡 New #SciComm research shows: Participants rated #scientists who shared their failures as more benevolent and open, and as having more integrity, than those who only shared their successes. 👉 journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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When Scientists Share Their Struggles: How Scientists’ Self-Presentation on Social Media Influences Public Perceptions, Support for Science, and Information-Seeking Intentions - Annie Li Zhang, Hang L...
Casual recommendations for scientists to “be human” and to “bring the public alongside the scientific process” have generated plethora of such interactions on s...
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Pinky and the Brain | Scicomm @pinkybrainscicomm.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
#introduction Hi folks! I'm a biologist-turned-communicator 📣, eternal fan of #science, not bad with words and 👉 always eager to learn and happy to help when it comes to science communication ❤️ (P.S. I'm inspired by two lab mice trying to take over the world 🤭 www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBkT...)
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Pinky and The Brain Intro
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