Professional Development Series

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2021 - 2022 Professional Development Series

MEDIA RELATIONS FOR RESEARCHERS

Taking your research public can be a daunting task, and engaging with the media can feel intimidating. In this webinar, we explore the ins and outs of media relations for researchers. We discuss strategies for cultivating relationships with journalists as well as best practices for presenting your research in a clear and engaging manner. Speakers include Stephen Orbanek, Associate Director of Issues Management in Strategic Marketing and Communications, and journalist Fran Kritz. This event was co-organized by the Center for Public Health Law Research (Beasley School of Law) and the Public Policy Lab (College of Liberal Arts).

2020 - 2021 Professional Development Series

WHAT IT TAKES TO TESTIFY BEFORE POLICYMAKERS

PPL was joined by Dr. Olugbenga Ajilore, Senior Advisor to the Under Secretary for Rural Development at the United States Department of Agriculture, and Dr. Douglas Webber, Associate Professor of Economics at Temple University, for "What It Takes to Testify before Policymakers: Experts Share Their Experience."

Taking research public

The Public Policy Lab hosted a webinar event titled Taking Research Public: Tips for Writing Effective Op-Eds. The event featured Elena Gooray, Opinion Editor for the Philadelphia Inquirer, and Caterina Roman, Professor of Criminal Justice at Temple University.