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Using infosonics to tap into emotional side of climate change

Judy Twedt uses music and sounds to explore data related to climate change, fostering a deeper connection to people’s emotions about the issue. Her work is part of her Ph.D. dissertation and is a powerful example of how creative communication pathways can expand the reach and meaning of science.

 
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Good Reads

 
 

The civic science imperative

 
Stanford Social Innovation Review
 

Principles for effective communication and public engagement on climate change

 
IPCC Communications Handbook
 

Data visualization tools drive interactivity and reproducibility in online publishing

 
Nature
 

What we learn from 50 years of kids drawing scientists

 
The Atlantic
 

In the Literature

Read about the nuts and bolts of science communication.

Conservation stories from the front lines, PLOS Biology

Why is it important to publish an abstract in the indigenous language of the research country?, British Ecological Society

 

Events and Opportunities

Trainings, workshops, discussions and other opportunities allow you to learn, practice and deploy your science communication skills.

 
 
 

The science communication team at the College of the Environment is dedicated to helping you shine a light on your research, teaching or outreach activities. Whether preparing for a media interview, learning the ins-and-outs of giving congressional testimony, or simply working on a sharp description of what you do, we can help!

 
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