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Leverage Communication to Advance Your Reputation and Influence as an Expert

Big thoughts. Bold actions. Transformational change. It’s at the heart of FIU’s rise as a leading American public research university and a Preeminent State Research University. An unwavering commitment to innovation and progress drives FIU researchers to take on the world’s greatest challenges – and rise to meet them.

As a leading voice in your field, you are invited to explore ways to make your message accessible beyond the scientific community and connect with funders, decision makers and the public.

Welcome to FIU’s second Research Communication Conference. Please note that the invitation to this conference is not transferable.

  • 70+

    FIU Researchers

    Network with peer scholars

  • 12

    Expert speakers

    Gain insight from experienced panelists

  • 6

    Engaging topics

    Discuss storytelling strategies

Keynote

From Scared to Prepared: Sharing Your Science with the Public

Dr. Tori Espensen

Dr. Tori Espensen
Media Training Manager, SciLine

Researchers have a responsibility to get their findings into the hands of decision makers. But many researchers can feel anxious or even intimidated by having conversations with non-scientific audiences.

Dr. Tori Espensen will take you step-by-step through preparation for having successful conversations with general audiences. Through a presentation, discussion and interactive exercise, you’ll learn how to enter these conversations ready and confident.

Conference Topics

  • Opening Remarks

    Michelle L. PalacioMichelle L. Palacio, FIU Senior Vice President for Strategic Communications, Government and External Affairs

  • Welcome

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

  • From Scared to Prepared: Sharing Your Science with the Public

    Tori EspensenDr. Tori Espensen, Media Training Manager, SciLine

  • Elements of a great science/research story

    Louis AguirreMichelle MarchanteDavid OvalleMaydel SantanaKatie CameroPanel of Science Journalists

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

    Madeline BaroAngela NicolettiFIU Strategic Communications, Government and External Affairs

  • A Case Study: Preparing to Tell a Functional Precision Medicine Story

    Diana AzzamArlet Maria Acanda De La RochaDianne FernandezPanel of FIU researchers

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

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

  • Panel: Leveraging Social Media to Amplify Faculty Impact

    Saheed AderintoAna BenaduceJoAnn C. AdkinsNancy RichmondEduardo MerilleResearch Faculty Leaders

  • President's Reception

    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.