Thread by @fancycomma

7 #SciComm Frequently Asked Questions answered in this thread 👇

1. What is SciComm? Why do I need to know about it?
Sci in #Scicomm stands for #science and Comm for #communication. #Scicomm is the easy-to-understand delivery of #scientific results to the layman. It equips people & lawmakers with #ScienceLiteracy to make conscious decisions.

2. What are the types of #SciComm?

"Outward-facing” & “inward-facing." Outward-facing SciComm educates people on underappreciated aspects of science. Inward-facing SciComm is used by scientists to communicate with each other. Explore these types: bit.ly/SciCOmmTypes

3. I’m a scientist. How can I practice SciComm?
You can write blogs, start a podcast, or join #journalism to share the results from your lab with the public and #policymakers. Find the nitty-gritty details of transitioning from #academia to the #scicomm: bit.ly/ScFAQ

4. How can I teach #SciComm in a classroom?
- Start by knowing your audience
- Keep facts simple, but don't talk down to your audience
- Encourage peer learning
- Include real-life Scicomm activities
Learn more: bit.ly/CRSScicomm #TeacherTwitter #AcademicTwitter

5. How do I communicate #science to the #lawmakers?

Identify shared values, e.g., improving #STEM education for the U.S. economy, creating jobs, etc. Advocate your findings in THEIR language. Set aside your own political viewpoints. Intrigued? Read more: bit.ly/Sci4LawMakers

6. Can #SciComm be applied to improve science journalism? One thing that makes journalism great is the diversity of opinion. Make an effort to reach out to minorities & females who are overlooked in traditional news. We've more insight written here: bit.ly/JSciJournalism

Still have more questions? You may find their answer on our blog answering Frequently Asked Questions about Science Communication: bit.ly/ScFAQ #SciComm #ScienceTwitter #AcademicChatter #ScienceQuestion #FAQs