Want Better Research Impact? Stop Thinking About “The General Public”
I recently revisited a blog post I wrote in early 2023 on public scholarship and reflected on how much I’ve learned since then. Through deeper reading, conversations with science communications theorists, and my own practice, I’ve evolved in how I think about research communication. To start, I’ve shifted from exclusively using the term public scholarship […]
Setting Your 2025 Research Communication Goals (It’s Simpler Than You Think)
As another year draws to a close, many researchers are thinking about how to expand their research impact in the coming year. Perhaps you spent 2024 focused on publishing but are ready to engage more broadly with your work. Or maybe you experimented with social media updates but want to develop a more purposeful communication […]
How to Practice Reflexive Research Communication: A Practical Guide
Effective research communication requires more than just clear writing and presentation skills. It demands awareness of how our own backgrounds, assumptions, and positions influence how we share our work with others. This is where reflexive research communication becomes crucial. At its core, reflexive research communication asks us to examine how our personal experiences, disciplinary training, […]
How Engagement Coaches Elevate Science Communication
We’re back with more on coaching! In our previous post, we introduced the concept of engagement coaching as an innovative approach to science communication training. Unlike traditional science communication training, engagement coaching is personalized. It offers one-on-one support tailored to each researcher’s unique needs and goals. We explored the benefits for graduate students, established researchers, […]
Engagement Coaching: A New Approach to Science Communication Training
In the modern world, communicating research outside of academic spaces has become increasingly important. Yet many researchers struggle to connect their expertise and public communication. On top of that, the terms “public communication,” “science communication,” or “research communication” can mean so many different things to different people. Science communication training is often generalized and lack […]
Unleashing the Power of Research Communication Through Reflexivity
In the realm of research communication, especially within social sciences and humanities, effective communication isn’t just about transmitting information. It’s about fostering understanding, interpreting meaning, and building bridges with an audience. Effective research communication is crucial, especially in a time where disinformation and misinformation is rampant, and trust in science and our institutions is fraught. […]
