Research Resource Forum: Sharing Your Research Story

Sharing Your Research Story: Communicating for Broader Impact
Wednesday, November 4th @ 11:00am - 12:00pm

Location: Lincoln Hall 2092 (Zoom available); lunch provided to those attending in person

This session introduces strategies for communicating research to broader audiences, including how to translate scholarly work into compelling narratives and work effectively with communicators. Participants will also learn about opportunities to publish with The Conversation and engage in public-facing scholarship.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Define key elements of an effective research narrative for non-specialist audiences
- Identify strategies for translating scholarly work into accessible, engaging language
- Recognize how to work effectively with communicators to amplify research visibility
- Describe opportunities for public-facing scholarship, including participation in The Conversation
- Apply practical approaches to framing their research for broader impact and audience engagement

Co-Panelist(s)
Trish Barker, Director of Public Relations (MarCom)
Jake Keister (unit communicator)