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
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.)
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
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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