STEM Community of Practice for Education
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Science engagement & outreach training that helps researchers share their work clearly and effectively.
What do you say when a casual conversation about science suddenly becomes tense? The Working with Skeptical Audiences Toolkit helps scientists practice and de-escalate conversations before they happen, so they’re ready to handle tough questions, and communicate confidently. bit.ly/skeptical-au...
Researchers are often expected to communicate with confidence when the stakes are high. But confidence comes from practice—not pressure. That's why we built SCoPE. Want practical science communication tips, workshops, and resources? Join the Beyond Research email list. 🔗👇
A good question can be more engaging than a great explanation. Marine science communicator Sam Andrews shows why: an intriguing image + a few playful questions pull you in before the science begins. Curiosity gets people to lean in. The explanation is what keeps them there. 🌊
Storytelling doesn't mean oversimplifying your research. A framework like Freytag's Pyramid can help people follow the story: why it matters, the question, the journey, the discovery, and what it means. The science is the same, it just makes it easier to follow. #SciComm
What if we spent as much time sharing the process as the publication? The failed experiments, uncertainty, mentorship, and teamwork are part of the story too. That's what helps people see how science really works. #SciComm
Small changes can make a big difference to your outreach booth. A recent paper echoed many of the strategies we've found work in practice, so we turned those insights into a simple guide with 5 ways to make your booth more engaging. What would you add? #SciComm
"Is this jargon?" 🤔 We put together a simple decision tree to help think through when specialized language makes communication clearer, and when it gets in the way. Less about finding the "right" answer and more about thinking differently. Think we missed a branch? Comment below 👇 #SciComm
We spend a lot of time asking whether scientists should explain things. The more useful question is when explanation is the right move. Sometimes another explanation helps. Sometimes it keeps us from asking the more important question first. Explanation isn't the problem. Timing is.
Not every question is a request for information. Sometimes you're answering the science, while the other person is expressing doubt or frustration. Miss that shift, and curiosity becomes conflict. That's why we're building a toolkit to help scientists navigate difficult conversations! Details 🔜
A Snowy Owl in Central Park sparked millions of Google searches, and inspired a fantastic #SciComm project. Searching for Birds is a beautiful interactive data visualization that shows how thoughtful storytelling can make science more engaging and accessible. searchingforbirds.visualcinnamon.com
Searching for Birds
An interactive story about the birds that capture our curiosity, told through data, visuals and illustrations
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Olivia V. Ambrogio went from studying the sex lives of marine snails 🐌 to helping scientists communicate research that people actually connect with. We're excited to have her lead our upcoming science communication workshop! Full details below!
You probably don't need another list of #SciComm tips. You need practice, feedback, and a chance to build confidence before the next presentation. That's exactly what the SCoPE Summer Workshop Series is designed to do. Ready to build confidence in communicating your science? Details below 👇
Ever notice how some explanations of research stop a conversation, while others get people engaged? That's the difference a good introduction can make. Looking for a better way to introduce your work? Check out our free Elevator Pitch Toolkit! confirmsubscription.com/h/d/44231B17...
You can spend hours polishing your words and still miss the bigger picture. People don't experience your science through words alone. They experience your visuals, voice, pacing, and delivery too. The goal isn't perfection, it's making every part tell the same story. #SciComm
1/3 Ever caught yourself wondering if #SciComm is really worth the time? Maybe the better question is: *What opportunities could better SciComm create?* Good science communication isn't just about explaining your research. It can help more people see its value, and open doors you might not expect.
Researchers are increasingly expected to show who benefits, who they'll engage, and how their work will create impact beyond academia. #SciComm is part of the research process, not just something that happens at the end. Read the article 📖 www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-in...
Why Institutions Should Invest in Science Communication
Today’s research environment demands more than disciplinary expertise. Researchers are expected to collaborate across fields, articulate the societal relevance of their work, engage policymakers and c...
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Communicating your research is a skill, and like any skill, it takes practice. If sharing your research feels harder than it should, our #SciComm Workshop Series is designed to help with practical tools and real-world strategies. More info below 👇
The questions that matter most to your audience are often never asked out loud. You might spend years answering one question, while they’re wondering: • Is this about me? • Why does this matter? • What should I do with this? What questions have changed the way you talk about your work? 👇
We recently found one showing how pterosaurs may have used air currents to stay aloft for hours, and it explains the concept far better than paragraphs of text ever could. A reminder that sometimes the clearest way to communicate science is to show, not tell. Article in the comments 👇🦖 #SciComm
Doing research is only part of the job. Researchers today are expected to engage the public, and communicate the value of their work. Want to get better at that? Registration is open for SCoPE’s Summer Workshop Series. 📅 Starts July 13 | Five 90-minute workshops | $99 #SciComm #BeyondResearch
Food might not seem like a scientific tool, but it turns out it's great for explaining science. 🍰 In this carousel, we've used layer cakes to think about Earth's layers, core extraction, and stratigraphy. Sometimes the easiest way to understand a complex idea is to start with something familiar.
Don’t miss Monday’s virtual session with the OpenSpace team! Interested in communicating research more effectively, engaging public audiences, or bringing scientific data to life through visualization? We’d love to have you join us! Free registration below 👇 #SciComm #scienceoutreach
STEM Community of Practice for Education@scopeconnects.bsky.social · 2mo agoJoin SCoPE for a live session with the @openspace-project.org team! See how this free, open-source software turns real scientific data into compelling visual stories—from standard laptops to planetariums. 📅 Monday, June 15 ⏰ 1:00 PM ET Register to learn more: asu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Most people won’t remember the title of your paper. But they might remember the story behind it. The question that sparked the research. The experiments that failed. The late nights. The moment something finally clicked. Papers share the results. The story is what people connect with. #SciComm
Every dataset has a story to tell. What if your audience could explore that story for themselves? Join SCoPE and the OpenSpace team for a virtual session on how interactive visualization can support your science communication. 📅 June 15, 2026 ⏰ 10:00 am PT | 1:00 pm ET Free: bit.ly/4dXxgEj
Communicating science takes skill. Join SCoPE's Summer Workshop Series and strengthen your science communication. Storytelling, presentations, multimedia, K–12 engagement, and more. Starting July 13 • 5 workshops • $99 www.purplepass.com/events/37857...
An invitation to talk often arrives before the details. Before agreeing to speak, here are three questions worth asking. 🧵 1. Who is the audience? What do they already know, what are they curious about, and what do they hope to take away? The answer shapes everything about your talk.
1 research paper. 10 LinkedIn posts. If you've ever posted "Happy to share our paper was published" and wondered what to say next — you're not alone. 🧵
Science communicators: At what point does a useful technical term become jargon? We made a flowchart to help answer the question. Think we got it wrong? Tell us what you'd add, remove, or rewrite. #SciComm #AcademicSky #ScienceCommunication
Join SCoPE for a live session with the @openspace-project.org team! See how this free, open-source software turns real scientific data into compelling visual stories—from standard laptops to planetariums. 📅 Monday, June 15 ⏰ 1:00 PM ET Register to learn more: asu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
