Dear Colleagues:

As part of research study on effective science communication, my colleagues and I are offering free science communication training opportunities. Participants will learn how to communicate with audiences about the value and importance of their work as well as science more generally.

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*        WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

We are conducting the study at George Mason University and the University of Vermont.

Any faculty member, post-doctoral researcher, or graduate student at either institution is welcome to participate.

*        WHAT PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ASKED TO DO

(1) Complete a few short surveys about science communication. Additional information will be sent to participants once they register for the study.

(2) Meet with us virtually to record a short video of you discussing your research or a science topic of your choosing. This recording will be kept confidential. Additional information will be sent to participants once they register for the study.

(3) Participate in one of three types of training to which you will be randomly assigned. Additional information will be sent to participants once they register for the study. Trainings will be in-person, and all university-related COVID protocols will be observed.

BENEFITS PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE

In addition to the personal and societal benefits associated with science communication training, participants will receive financial compensation based on the group to which they are assigned.

*        PLEASE HELP PROMOTE THIS STUDY

Please circulate this message to graduate students, post-doctoral researchers, and faculty colleagues at your institution.

     *        TO REGISTER: https://gmuchss.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a9NOecNXyaH1Tb7

REGISTRATION DEADLINE – November 15 ^th , 2021 . (Space is limited!)

We anticipate high demand for training, and we encourage interested individuals to register as soon as possible.

Thank you for reading and considering this invitation. If you have questions about this study, please contact Dr. Chris Clarke at cclark27@gmu.edu

Sincerely,

Chris Clarke – Associate Professor, Department of Communication; cclark27@gmu.edu

Katherine Rowan – Professor Emerita, Department of Communication; krowan@gmu.edu

Xiaoquan Zhao – Professor, Department of Communication; xzhao3@gmu.edu

Thalia Goldstein – Associate Professor, Department of Psychology; tgoldste@gmu.edu

Department of Communication

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

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