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Aaron Huertas in Science Communication Media

Sep 13, 2016

Why XKCD’s Earth Temperature Timeline is Such a Good Online Graphic

Aaron Huertas in Science Communication Media

Aug 11, 2016

Q+A from Water Quality Webinar: Using the Right Tools to Develop Effective Messages

Last month, I did a webinar with the National Water Quality Monitoring Council on how to develop effective messages in science communication, with my last post on this topic written as…

Aaron Huertas in Science Communication Media

Jun 30, 2016

Developing Effective Messages in Science Communication

There are a lot of tips, methods, schools of thought and best practices for developing effective messages in science communication. I like them all. Which is to say I don’t stick to just one method when it’s time to figure out how to…

Aaron Huertas in Science Communication Media

Jun 9, 2016

There is No General Public: Starting with Audience for Stronger Science Communication Plans

When people say they want to reach the “general public,” I have to admit that I tend to grimace just a bit. General publics are a squishy concept and massively general…

Aaron Huertas in Science Communication Media

Apr 21, 2016

Best Practices for Building Trust Between Scientists and Communications Staff

What you’re getting into: 1,200 words or about a six minute read. A video version of this lecture is available on Youtube.

Aaron Huertas in Science Communication Media

Apr 4, 2016

Constructively dealing with trolls in science communication

Update (4/6/16): This has quickly turned into the most popular post on the site; it’s been so nice to hear from folks who have found it useful! If you have a minute after you’ve finished reading, please check out my other…

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Aaron Huertas in Science Communication Media

Mar 26, 2016

Neil Tyson: Let a Biologist Borrow Your Twitter Keys for a Day

Neil deGrasse Tyson is pretty darn cool. He’s an incredible science communicator and one of just a few scientists who have achieved celebrity status. He proactively educates people through lectures, documentaries and…

Aaron Huertas in Science Communication Media

Mar 14, 2016

Warming Up to Address Scientists’ Cold-But-Competent Stereotype

Social psychologists Susan Fiske and Cydnee Dupree have identified a big problem scientists have when it comes to how the public perceives their profession. But I think it’s a problem that scientists can easily address…

Aaron Huertas in Science Communication Media

Feb 29, 2016

When it comes to news writing, do scientists “say” or “conclude”?

Adam Siegel, a security analyst, management consultant, and blogger, made an interesting point on Twitter in response to a Washington Post headline about a sea-level rise study.

Aaron Huertas in Science Communication Media

Feb 21, 2016

Science is a front in a lot of “wars,” even if there is no “war on science” itself

Scientific American recapped a recent conversation at a major scientific meeting about whether or not there is really a “war on science.”

Why XKCD’s Earth Temperature Timeline is Such a Good Online Graphic

Q+A from Water Quality Webinar: ​Using the Right Tools to Develop Effective Messages

Developing Effective Messages in Science Communication

There is No General Public: Starting with Audience for Stronger Science Communication Plans

Best Practices for Building Trust Between Scientists and Communications Staff

Constructively dealing with trolls in science communication

Neil Tyson: Let a Biologist Borrow Your Twitter Keys for a Day

Warming Up to Address Scientists’ Cold-But-Competent Stereotype

When it comes to news writing, do scientists “say” or “conclude”?

Science is a front in a lot of “wars,” even if there is no “war on science” itself

Q+A from Water Quality Webinar: Using the Right Tools to Develop Effective Messages