Thread by @realscientists

I hope everyone is having a great day! I’m @MeredithSchmehl. Now that we've talked about what #outreach is, how I got started, and how it can be beneficial, let's talk about how you might get started if you're interested. #SciComm 1/7

https://twitter.com/realscientists/status/1313846463898636290?s=20

I wrote this blog post for @SfNtweets' @NeuronlineSfN about starting an outreach group! Check it out for tips, or keep reading below 2/7
neuronline.sfn.org/outreach/start…

If you're at an educational institution, check to see if there's already a group that does outreach in your area of interest. There may be a student group or a local chapter of a professional society in your field, which may already have outreach activities in place 3/7

If there isn't already a group doing outreach in your field, starting your own group is easier than you might think! A small team can be a huge help. Split up responsibilities to manage tasks, and advertise to potential members who can help shape the group in its early stages 4/7

Check out the end of this blog post for more tips on how to get started in outreach! 5/7 gradschool.duke.edu/professional-d…

Once you've established a group (or if you'd prefer to work alone), how do you effectively get your message out? In this blog post, I outline some key steps: 1) Lead with the main point; 2) Know your audience; 3) Craft a story 6/7 medium.com/@MeredithSchme…

Have you ever started a new group focused on outreach or another form of #SciComm? What did you learn in the process? Do you have any advice or resources to share? 7/7