COMPASS Communication Workshop at the University of Montana

Details & Registration

Workshop Details

November 14-15, 2024

In conjunction with the Franke College of Forestry and Conservation at the University of Montana, COMPASS Science Communication is excited to announce a workshop for researchers working in the broadly defined fields of fire ecology, forest ecology and global change! The workshop is free — as part of a grant from the National Science Foundation – and is targeted towards early career scientists, including graduate students and postdocs.

Good communicators are made, not born. Through training, practice, and feedback, we can all make progress on our personal journeys to becoming more strategic and effective communicators. Grounded in science communication research and practice, this interactive workshop is an opportunity to practice communicating strategically about something that matters to you.

Over the course of the day-and-a-half-long workshop, COMPASS will guide you through techniques and tools that will help you prepare for strategic and effective science communication. The workshop will feature external experts—a combination of media professionals and/or policymakers—who will help introduce you to their world and provide feedback to help you fine tune your message.

By the end of the workshop, you will have:

  • A stronger understanding of the science behind science communication
  • Experience using the Message Box, COMPASS’s signature tool for breaking down complex topics into digestible, effective messages
  • A draft COMPASS Message Box of your own, on a topic of your choosing
  • Feedback on your draft messages from peers and external experts

Registration

If you would like to attend this day-and-a-half-long workshop (full day 11/14, half day 11/15), please complete this interest form by October 4, 2024.  Questions can be addressed to Dr. Philip Higuera at  philip.higuera@umontana.edu and/or Alex Griffith (COMPASS Science Communication Program Manager) at alex.griffith@compassscicomm.org.

Complete Interest Form by October 4

About COMPASS

Since 1999, COMPASS has supported over 10,000 scientists to communicate about their work and engage beyond lab and field. We’ve connected them with journalists, policymakers, community leaders, and beyond, when and where it matters, ensuring science has a seat at the table. COMPASS pairs fundamental skill building with strategies and connections to drive impact. Working with us, you’ll gain communication tools you can use right away and the confidence to speak about your work.