Sep

13

Why XKCD’s Earth Temperature Timeline is Such a Good Online Graphic

Randall Munroe of XKCD has produced another creative visual representation [http://xkcd.com/] of climate data. I made a quick

Sep 13, 2016

1 min read

Aug

11

Q+A from Water Quality Webinar: ​Using the Right Tools to Develop Effective Messages

Last month, I did a webinar with the National Water Quality Monitoring Council on how to develop effective messages in

Aug 11, 2016

5 min read

Jun

30

Developing Effective Messages in Science Communication

There are a lot of tips, methods, schools of thought and best practices for developing effective messages in science communication.

Jun 30, 2016

16 min read

Jun

09

There is No General Public: Starting with Audience for Stronger Science Communication Plans

When people say they want to reach the “general public,” I have to admit that I tend to grimace just

Jun 9, 2016

15 min read

May

13

Responding to Science News Coverage: From Corrections to Celebration

This is part of a series on helping scientists effectively work with journalists. The first installment covers what scientists and

May 13, 2016

1 min read

May

12

Four Things Scientists Should Watch Out for During Media Interviews

This is part of a series on helping scientists effectively work with journalists. The first installment covers what scientists and

May 12, 2016

1 min read

May

11

Five Ways Scientists Can Conduct More Effective Interviews

This is part of a series on helping scientists effectively work with journalists. The first installment covers what scientists and

May 11, 2016

1 min read

May

10

What Scientists and Science Communicators Should Consider Before an Interview

This is the first of a four-part series I wrote on how scientists can effectively work with journalists. Subsequent installments

May 10, 2016

8 min read

Apr

21

Best Practices for Building Trust Between Scientists and Communications Staff

What you’re getting into: 1,200 words or about a six minute read. A video version of this lecture

Apr 21, 2016

5 min read

Apr

04

Constructively dealing with trolls in science communication

Update (4/6/16): This has quickly turned into the most popular post on the site; it’s been so

Apr 4, 2016

13 min read