Be a Force for Science: Advocating for Science Beyond the March
Wednesday, April 19, 2017 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET
Register Here for the free AAAS webinar to learn about practical, concrete steps you can take to be a science advocate locally, nationally and internationally. The panel of communications and advocacy experts will share best practices on outreach topics, including:
• How to communicate the importance of evidence-based decision making to policymakers.
• How to work with the media.
• How to share the value of science and its impact with the public.
AAAS will also unveil an online advocacy toolkit.
Panelists:
Erika Shugart
Executive Director
American Society for Cell Biology
Francis Slakey
Interim Director of Public Affairs
American Physical Society
Suzanne Ffolkes
Vice President of Communications
Research!America
Moderator: Erin Heath
Associate Director, Office of Government Relations
AAAS