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Elevate How You Communicate About Your Research

The Office of the Provost, the Office of Research and Economic Development and the Division of Strategic Communication, Government and External Affairs invite you to attend FIU’s inaugural Science Communication Conference. This exclusive conference is by invitation only.

Presenters will discuss tools and strategies researchers employ to communicate effectively about their work. Impactful, accessible and memorable communication is pivotal to success with funding agencies, donors and a national audience.

  • 70+

    FIU Researchers

    Network with peer scholars

  • 15

    Expert speakers

    Gain insight from experienced panelists

  • 7

    Engaging topics

    Discuss storytelling strategies

Featured Speakers

  • Amy Aines

    Amy L. Aines

    Author, Championing Science: Communicating Your Ideas to Decision Makers

  • Eric Smalley

    Eric Smalley

    Science & Technology Editor, The Conversation

Conference Topics

  • Welcome Remarks

    Elizabeth Béjar, Ph.D., Provost, Executive Vice President and COO

  • Why We Make Time to Tell Science Stories

    Michael Heithaus, Ph.D., Executive Dean, College of Arts, Sciences & Education

  • Get Ready to Champion Your Science

    Amy L. Aines, Author

  • Explanatory Journalism: How to Work with The Conversation and What’s in it for You

    Eric Smalley, Science & Technology Editor, The Conversation

  • The Future of Research at FIU

    Michelle PalacioAime MartinezAndres GilElizabeth Bejar Panel of FIU Leaders

  • FIU in DC: Launchpad to Connect with Decision Makers and Federal Funding

    Carlos Becerra Carlos Becerra, Associate Vice President, Government and Community Affairs

  • Connecting the Dots for Your Success with FIU Discovery

    Research & Faculty Leaders

  • Leverage Social Media to Amplify Research Communication

    Diego CardeñosaLuca MartinezMireya Mayor Panel of Social Experts

  • Research Magazine Launch

    Kenneth A. Jessell, Ph.D., FIU President

See the full agenda

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Accommodations

Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in this event or to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU’s Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility (CRCA) at 305-348-2785 or ocrca@fiu.edu. All requests for ADA accommodations or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to CRCA at least two weeks prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.