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FROM BENCH TO KEYBOARD

Nik Papageorgiou. FROM BENCH TO KEYBOARD. (& how I learned to stop worrying and leave the lab). My story. Ooooh ! Logos!. Science Communication. Informing the public of science-related topics (experts to non-experts) De-mystifying the scientific process. Examples. Publishing Journalism

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FROM BENCH TO KEYBOARD

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  1. NikPapageorgiou FROM BENCH TO KEYBOARD (& how I learned to stop worrying and leave the lab)

  2. My story

  3. Ooooh! Logos!

  4. Science Communication • Informing the public of science-related topics (experts to non-experts) • De-mystifying the scientific process

  5. Examples • Publishing • Journalism • Media • Blogging • Comics? • Natureblogs • NewScientist • Wired magazine • Guardian Science • Scienceblogs

  6. Advantages • Make science more understood and appreciated • Generate support for scientific endeavours • Influence governmental decisions • Inform/educate the individual (coping in a sci/tech society)

  7. Risks • Miscommunication • Dumbing down • Alienation • Scientism • “What’s the point?”

  8. Social media The Bad: • Impact-focused • Biased • Inaccurate • “Too much” The Good: • Open/Free • Regular • Up-to-date • “Live” • Networking • Quick • Variety

  9. Online presence • Engaged network > crowds of apathy • Innovative + informative • Social media: Tailored + Measured

  10. What I have learned • Science communication is not easy • Stick to what you know • Find your niche topic, format and audience • Worry about the feedback, not the numbers • Network with others • Humour is a great tool • Keep at it! Communicate science like a SIR!

  11. Thank you for your attention! • Questions? www.upmic.wordpress.com

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