Science communication is about people.

One of the most important parts of sharing our science is thinking about *who* we are sharing it with.

My tips for designing more effective #scicomm with people in mind, from the @c3STC Summer Course (1/6) Tip 1: There is no "public"

Yes, I even use the term a lot. But when you plan a talk, exhibit, or other communication remember each person will receive it differently based on their identity and experiences. (2/6)

(Artwork Humanae by Anjelica Daas my visual reminder)

1/ It's hard to keep up with two critical areas of COVID research: new variants, and the efficacy of vaccines on these variants. I'm curating resources I've found helpful this week (a thread)....
(Image of mutations in variants @nextstrain) 2/ First, let's acknowledge how insanely confusing the names are... and it's a #scicomm mess. Place names ("UK variant") are easy to remember and communicate, but "could also stigmatize countries and so discourage surveillance." Great summary in @nature nature.com/articles/d4158…

1/ What role can museums play in the vaccine rollout? Upcoming workshop hosted by @nisetnet with leading communications researcher @brossardd and museum case studies. nisenet.org/events/online-… 2/ @exploratorium we've been doing rapid-response programming with our local experts. Here's a recording of our live program with @Bob_Wachter and @KBibbinsDomingo from a few weeks ago, conversation followed by audience Q&A exploratorium.edu/video/after-da…