What Is Sci Comm?
Communicating science well doesn’t just inform—it can reshape perspectives and lives.
At its core, sci comm is the practice of sharing your work with the public. Start here to discover what sci comm is, why it’s so important, and how to share your knowledge with the world more effectively.
Listen To Our Podcast Discussion On Sci Comm
SBM Past Public Education Committee Chair Carly Goldstein, PhD, and Past Annual Meeting Planning Chair Stephanie Fitzpatrick, PhD, join Host Matt Whited, PhD, to discuss all things science communication in this episode of The Buzz in Behavioral Medicine. Why does this science matter? And why are they buzzing with excitement about it? Listen to find out. Come for the science, stay for the conversation.
SBM Science Communication Toolkit
Misinformation is false or inaccurate information that is shared without the intent to deceive. This collection of resources provides strategies, tools, and expert guidance to help identify, address, and prevent the spread of misinformation across various subjects.
Social media is ever-evolving and that can make it hard to understand when, where, and how to use social platforms to share your work. But your potential reach on social media is infinite and you can conquer these platforms with a few tips and tricks..
An op-ed is an opinion piece from an author with some expertise on the topic being discussed. Op-eds provide a perfect opportunity to share your own research with a broader audience or to use your expertise to shape public opinion on important topics.
Infographics are an incredibly helpful tool for sharing research findings. By blending text and graphics, infographics facilitate communication of complex issues in a visual and easy-to-understand format.
Engaging patients and communities in research as partners create more relevant and rapidly adopted findings and help resolve the science communication problem.
Connecting with the media may seem daunting at first. Once you determine which of your studies will be of interest to the media and how to best summarize your science, there are tips and tools available to you to make it easier.
Search engine optimization is a tool that you can use for garnering media attention for your work, connecting your work to your intended audiences, and keeping your work evergreen in public discourse.
Professional value reflects the recognition of skills and contributions that impact career advancement. This collection of resources provides reflective tools, interviews, and sample language to help explore the expanding role and importance of science communication across careers.
Webinar: Sharing your Findings: Strategies for Effective and Engaging Science Communication
This panel discussion will include important concepts in communicating science such as understanding an audience, using storytelling as a tool to communicate, and reducing jargon, as well a myriad of resources available to scientists interested in improving their communication skills.
View strategies for effectively sharing scientific research and findings with various audiences.