Dr. Kirsten Prior
Science isn’t finished until it’s communicated. Scientists are trained to communicate findings to scientific audiences, including peer-reviewed journals and conference presentations. However, to make science more broadly relevant, we must communicate our work in accurate yet digestible ways to non-scientific audiences, including community members, journalists, and policymakers. Who best to communicate your work, if not you? We need scientists to communicate their often-complex research, to frame scientific messages accurately. Furthermore, society wants to hear from scientists, given their expertise and perspectives. Communicating science to non-scientific audiences is not trivial, and scientists benefit from training in science communication. In this workshop, we will use a tool developed by a science communication specialist company (COMPASS) called the ”Message Box.” Participants will create a messages box to communicate their research to chosen non-scientific audiences, including journalists, employers, policymakers, granting agencies, or even your family or friends! The Message Box was created by COMPASS Inc. (www.COMPASSscicomm.org) (2017), and you can find the workbook in preparation for the workshop here: https://www.compassscicomm.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/The-Message-Box-Workbook.pdf
Matthew Kisloski, MPA, CCUFC
This will be an overview of financial concepts, including the importance of money management, how to establish (and stick to) a budget, figuring out how to make the most of your banking needs, maximizing your credit opportunities, suggestions for ways to stay out of debt, and exploration of investment options. Audience participation is encouraged as Matt will be able to answer any additional questions you may have.