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Draft Agenda

2022 Louisiana SciComm Summit at LSU

* Note: Meeting room locations subject to change
(last updated: March 15, 2022)

Wednesday, March 16

4:00 PM Hotel Check-in: Lod Cook Hotel
5:00 PM Welcome Social: Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux – 3838 Burbank Drive
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Thursday, March 17

7:30 AM Check-in: Patrick F. Taylor Hall (LSU College of Engineering)
7:30 AM Breakfast
8:15 AM Opening Conversation with Dr. Graça Vicente PFT Room 1263
9:30 AM 30 Second Scientist
Room 1212
Develop strategies and practice communicating your research in a clear, concise manner with feedback from facilitators.
Data Visualization
Room 1221
Navigate the delicate balance of effective visualization from the perspective of a cognitive and data scientist in this principles and practice session. (This session will be repeated at 11 am. It is being offered twice due to indicated popularity.)
Effective Mentorship
Room 1225
This session brings together a range of experts from diverse backgrounds to discuss a range of mentorship strategies, focusing on communication, community, and boundaries.
10:45 AM Break
11:00 AM Storytelling
Room 1212
Filmmaker Kira Akerman will share how she incorporates science into her storytelling and will guide participants through facilitated exercises.
Data Visualization
Room 1221
Navigate the delicate balance of effective visualization from the perspectives of a cognitive and data scientist in this principles and practice session. (This is a repeated session from the 9:30 time slot. It is being offered twice due to indicated popularity.)
Science Art
Room 1225
Learn from researchers who are working at the intersection of art, science, and storytelling. Then, have some hands-on practice of how to tell the story of your science through art. 
12:15 PM Lunch
1:30 PM Energizer and Networking PFT Room 1263
2:30 PM Individual Project Work with Communications Professionals
5:30 PM Break
6:00 PM Dinner
7:00 PM Adjourn
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Friday, March 18

7:30 AM Breakfast
8:15 AM  Opening Conversation with Dr. Carol Friedland PFT Room 1263
9:30 AM Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Science
Room 1212
Learn about different approaches—past and present—the research community is engaged with to make science a more inclusive discipline.
Discussing Controversial Topics
Room 1221
Featuring experts from healthcare, veterinary, oil spill, and biological science backgrounds, this session will cover panelists’ communication experiences and strategies for communicating about controversial topics.
Grant Writing for Education, Outreach, and Fellowships
Room 1225
Learn ways to incorporate relevant education and outreach into grant proposals and how to write memorable fellowship applications. (This is not a session on how to write a grant.)
10:45 AM Break
11:00 AM Social Media
Room 1212
Learn to navigate the social media landscape as a scientist and professional with help from experts in the public and private sectors.
Public Engagement
Room 1221
Explore public engagement strategies through conversations with experts that have diverse scientific interests and target audiences.
Professional Development
Room 1225
Learn how to interact with professionals and potential employers through digital media and how to best prepare application materials.
12:15 PM Lunch & Showcase
1:00 PM Adjourn
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