
Science Communication Field Guide
Science Communication Field Guide
A suggested itinerary of science policy, communication and outreach events taking place at Ocean Sciences Meeting 2020, curated by AGU, ASLO and TOS staff. For more ways to share your science year-round, visit the three societies' science policy, communication and outreach websites.
- AGU Share and Advocate page
- Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO) Science Communciation page
- The Oceanography Society (TOS) Education page
Please note that scientific sessions appearing in the itinerary can be identified by the inclusion of their session number (e.g., ED11A).
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DownloadSuggested itinerary of science policy, communication and outreach events
Sunday, 16 February
Data Labs: Using Ocean Observatory Initiative (OOI) Data to Engage Students in Oceanography
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Marriott Marquis, Solana, L1
The Science of Science Communication
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Marriott Marquis, Santa Rosa, L1
Make Your Science Communication More Effective
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
SDCC, 2, UL
Sharing Science with Any Audience: an interactive workshop on the essentials of good SciComm
12:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Marriott Marquis, Catalina, L4
The Paper and The Data: Authors, Reviewers, and Editors Workshop on New Journal Practices for Data (and Software)
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Marriott Marquis, Leucadia, L1
How to Maximize the Broader Impacts of Your Aquatic Science: Reach More People, Make a Difference
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
SDCC, 2, UL
Monday, 17 February
ED11A: Adventures, Challenges, and Benefits of Conducting International Collaborative Research I
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
SDCC, 11B, UL
ED11B: Imagining Ocean Science: Education and Outreach Using Visualization, Storytelling, and the Arts I eLightning
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
SDCC, Poster Hall C-D; eLightning Theater
ED12A: Imagining Ocean Science: Education and Outreach Using Visualization, Storytelling, and the Arts II eLightning
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
SDCC, Poster Hall C-D; eLightning Theater
Communicating Science through Storytelling
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
SDCC, 1B, UL
How to Write Effective Reviews (and Improve Your Own Manuscript)
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
SDCC, 1A, UL
Science Activation: Reimagining Science Communication
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
SDCC, Santa Rosa, L1
ED14C: Imagining Ocean Science: Education and Outreach Using Visualization, Storytelling, and the Arts III Posters
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
SDCC, Poster Hall C-D
ED14D: Propelling the Blue Economy Through Ocean Exploration, Unmanned Systems Technology, and STEM Education I Posters
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
SDCC, Poster Hall C-D
RBR2020 Cohort Mentor Panel - SciComm & Group Mentoring
6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
SDCC, 5A, UL
Tuesday, 18 February
ED21A: Teaching with Data: Engaging Students in Learning Ocean Sciences Through Large Data Sets I
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
SDCC, 11B, UL
Examining the Potential of Art-Science Collaborations in the Anthropocene
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Marriott Marquis, Point Loma, L1
Making Your Voice Heard With Policymakers
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Marriott Marquis, Santa Rosa, L1
ED23A: Outreach, Engagement, Impact: Translating Science Applications for Societal and Professional Benefits I
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
SDCC, 11B, UL
TT23B: Making Science Matter: A Review of 20 Years of SciComm and Strategies for the Future
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
SDCC, 1B, UL
TT23C: Citizen Science in Coastal and Marine Systems
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
SDCC, 1B, UL
ED24A: Getting Your Feet Wet in Science Policy: Options and Strategies for Engagement I Posters
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
SDCC, Poster Hall C-D
ED24B: Outreach, Engagement, Impact: Translating Science Applications for Societal and Professional Benefits II Posters
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
SDCC, Poster Hall C-D
ED24C: Training and Communication Across Disciplines and Methodological Approaches in Marine Science I Posters
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
SDCC, Poster Hall C-D
ED24D: Teaching with Data: Engaging Students in Learning Ocean Sciences Through Large Data Sets II Posters
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
SDCC, Poster Hall C-D
Scientific Publication Workshop with the Editors in Chief of ASLO's Limnology & Oceanography and AGU's Journal of Geophysical Research Biogeosciences
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
SDCC, 1A, UL
Wednesday, 19 February
Science Policy Networking Breakfast
6:45 AM - 7:45 AM
Marriott Marquis, Catalina, L4
ED31B: Engaging Students Globally in Marine Science Research and Conservation I eLightning
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
SDCC, Poster Hall C-D; eLightning Theater
Science Activation: Workshop for Policy Engagement
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Marriott Marquis, Santa Rosa, L1
ED43A: Changing the Culture: Preparing a Diverse and Inclusive Ocean Sciences Workforce II Panel
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
SDCC, 14B, Mezzanine
Teaching and Learning During the Climate Crisis - Promoting Positive Thinking and Meaningful Action
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Marriott Marquis, Leucadia, L1
ED44A: Changing the Culture: Preparing a Diverse and Inclusive Ocean Sciences Workforce III Posters
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
SDCC, Poster Hall C-D
ED33A: Changing the Culture: Preparing a Diverse and Inclusive Ocean Sciences Workforce I
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
SDCC, 14B, Mezzanine
ED34A: Engaging Students Globally in Marine Science Research and Conservation II Posters
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
SDCC, Poster Hall C-D
International collaborations for the education of future leaders in Ocean Sciences
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Marriott Marquis, Leucadia, L1
#SciComm Social Hour: How Do You Attempt Public Outreach?
6:15 PM - 9:15 PM
SDCC, 2, UL
TH35E: Making your Science Matter: Lessons for the Future from Twenty Years of Science Communication and Engagement
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
SDCC, 7B, UL
Thursday, 20 February
Ocean Policy Career and Engagement Opportunities Panel Discussion
6:45 AM - 7:45 AM
SDCC, Catalina, L4
The Federal Budget and You
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Marriott Marquis, Santa Rosa, L1
TH45D: When Your Students Want To Change The World: Resources, Tools And Techniques To Support You And Your Students/Mentees In Growing Capacity At The Science-Policy Interface
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
SDCC, 5B, UL
Can We Talk? 2 Difficult Conversations with Underrepresented People of Color: Sense of Belonging and White Allies in STEM
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
SDCC, 2, UL