Workshops and sessions about how to get the word out about your research.
Ask A Reporter Anything: Live Q&A Discussing How the News Works (2022)
How did one quote from my entire interview get selected for the story? Why did the reporter pass on my pitch? How are deadlines determined? We’re putting reporters in the hot seat for a virtual, interactive, live Q&A session. In this conversation moderated by SciLine—a service from the American Association for the Advancement of Science that connects US scientific […]
Engaging with Science Media and Establishing Yourself as an Expert Source (2022)
Hosted by BU PR | Social Media and BU Office of Research Are you interested in communicating your research and expert perspective to journalists and target audiences? Join this remote, interactive workshop facilitated by Meredith Drosback and Tori Fosheim from SciLine, a service from the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) that connects US […]
How to Use Social Media to Promote Your Expertise and Engage Target Audiences (2021)
Hosted by BU PR | Social Media and BU Office of Research Are you looking to engage with target research funders, collaborators, academic journals, media reporters and publications, or the general public? Dr. Matthew Partridge—a biochemist who has spent 16 years working in both industrial and academic research, and a decade tweeting and posting about […]
Pitching and Writing Workshop with The Conversation (2021)
Hosted by BU PR | Social Media and BU Office of Research Whether you are brand new to pitching a story to a news outlet or looking for a refresher, this workshop is uniquely geared towards helping faculty, researchers, and scientists of all disciplines write about their work in an accessible way to reach general […]
Podcasting 101, Hosted by PRX (2020)
Co-hosted by BU Public Relations | Social Media and BU Office of Research Podcasts are a great way to share your research findings, build your academic network, and engage the general public in your work. Whether you’re just getting started or a seasoned podcaster looking to gain new skills, this orientation is for you. Join […]
Perfect Your Pitch for Fun & Impact, with Linda Plano, PhD (2020)
Hosted by BU Technology Development Communicating with your colleagues about your research is second nature: efficient, productive and collaborative. Communicating with people who do not share your background or about non-technical issues can be slow and even frustrating. It doesn’t have to be that way! Join communication coach Linda Plano for an interactive seminar to learn […]
Strategic Communications: Engaging with Science Media, Hosted by SciLine (2020)
Hosted by BU PR | Social Media and the Office of Research Interested in learning to communicate your expertise to journalists and other audiences? Watch this interactive workshop facilitated by Meredith Drosback from SciLine, a program at the American Association for the Advancement of Science connecting US journalists to scientific experts for print, broadcast, and […]
How to Use Social Media to Promote Your Work and Expertise (2019)
Panelists include Karen Weintraub, acclaimed science writer and social communicator; Adam Conner-Simons, communications and media relations officer at MIT CSAIL; Steve Ramirez, assistant professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Boston University; Eric DelGizzo, media engagement associate, Office of the Dean at Boston University School of Public Health, and Molly Gluck, digital communications and public […]
Op-ed Writing and Pitching Workshop with The Conversation (2019)
This engaging and informative workshop shared tips about op-ed writing and how to pitch media. It was led by editors at The Conversation, an influential media outlet that publishes content exclusively from academics and researchers. Deputy editor Emily Costello, and senior science and technology editor Maggie Villiger covered the best practices for op-ed pitching, drafting, […]
Media Training & Messaging Workshop (2019)
Back by popular demand, Brad Phillips, founder of Throughline (formerly Phillips Media Relations), is returning to campus to lead an expanded half-day interactive media training and messaging workshop for faculty. This training will help you gain new skills and empower you to effectively speak about your work and research to media, funders, policy makers, and […]