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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

Nov 10, 2015

Nerd Nite DC on Saturday

Nerd Nite DC’s line up is looking real strong. Check it out!

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

Dec 28, 2015

The Big Framing Divide Between Scientists and the Public

Aaron Huertas in Science Communication Media

Jan 8, 2016

American Geophysical Union Has Been Leading the Way on Science Communication

John Abraham has a nice writeup in the Guardian about the American Geophysical Union’s science communication work. The organization’s Sharing Science initiative, in particular, is a growing hub for…

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…