Communicating Science Seminars

The Office of Research and Creative Activity is hosting Paul M. Sutter, astrophysicist, author, and communications expert, for fun and informative sessions about science communications. 

Paul M. Sutter is a research professor in astrophysics at the Institute for Advanced Computational Science at Stony Brook University and the Flatiron Institute in New York City. He is also known around the world as the host of several shows, such as How the Universe Works on Science Channel, Space Out on Discovery, and his hit Ask a Spaceman podcast. He is the author of two books, Your Place in the Universe and How to Die in Space, as well as a regular contributor to Space.com, LiveScience, and more. Journalists frequently seek his expert advice, especially in his role as the Weather Channel's Official Space Specialist. In addition to his traditional science outreach, Paul also explores innovative science and art collaborations, such as his work with Syren Modern Dance in Ticktock, a performance exploring the nature of time through movement and narration.

You can learn more about Paul by visiting his webpage: www.pmsutter.com

Nobody Understands What You Do (And That's OK)

A Communicating Science Seminar for Graduate and Undergraduate Students
Wednesday, April 21, 2021 | 12-1pm | Zoom

About this Student Seminar:
As part of Undergraduate Research Week (April 19-23), the Office of Research and Creative Activity is hosting Paul M. Sutter for this student-focused session about science communications. Paul will focus on his communication strategies and the lessons he's learned in his own science career. Both graduate and undergraduate students are encouraged to attend. 

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How to Speak with Humans: A Workshop for Academics

A Communicating Science Workshop for Faculty
Wednesday, April 21, 2021 | 2-3:30pm | Zoom

About this Faculty Workshop:
There are so many ways to talk to people. Social media. Books. Articles. TV interviews. Actually talking. If you're an academic, people want to hear what you have to say. How do you go about doing that? How do you adjust a topic to present it on a particular platform or to a particular audience? In this workshop, Paul will draw from his own experiences in science communication to help you find your best voice.

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Zoom connection information will be shared with registrants.

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