2023 Hybrid Communication Workshop

Thank you for your interest in the 2023 NWABR Communication Workshop!

Thursday october 19, 2023
9:00AM-1:00PM PST
hybrid, in person at fred hutch, seattle, wa

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Please join NWABR at the Fred Hutch this October 19, 2023, for our Annual Science Communication Workshop. Together we will explore enduring and emerging topics in science communication excellence. This workshop is appropriate for biomedical research and communications professionals, students, faculty and staff of organizations that conduct biomedical research, educators and public health professionals. Questions? Email or call Jen Wroblewski engagement@nwabr.org 206-957-3337.

Confirmed Speakers and sessions

Amy Puffenberger, M.A.M, University of Michigan. Essentials of Communicating Science to the Public

Sally Thompson-Iritani, DVM/PhD, University of Washington. The Elephant in the Room: the Necessity of Speaking about Animals in Research

Ann Novakowski, MPH, Sage Bionetworks with Jen Wroblewski, MPH, NWABR. Ethical and Practical Considerations of Artificial Intelligence in Science Communication

Venue, Parking, Fees

Workshop is offered in person at Fred Hutch, at The Steam Plant building located at 1201 Eastlake Ave E., Seattle, WA 98102. Remote attendance is through ZOOM, accessed through a link provided after registration.

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In person attendees can find directions and parking information here (select Visitor and Steam Plant): link for parking. Limited parking can be found in lots and on the street.

Attendance costs $10, except Fred Hutch team members who may attend free of charge using code FREDHUTCH. Fee includes workshop, refreshments and lunch.

Time Speaker Topic
9:00-9:15   Welcome
9:15 Amy Puffenberger, M.A.M, University of Michigan Essentials of Communicating Science to the Public
10:15 Sally Thompson-Iritani, DVM/PhD, University of Washington The Elephant in the Room: the Necessity of Speaking about Animals in Research
11:15 BREAK  
11:30 Ann Novakowski, MPH, Sage Bionetworks with Jen Wroblewski, MPH, NWABR Ethical and Practical Considerations of Artificial Intelligence in Science Communication
12:30   Close and Networking Lunch

Prior 2023 January agenda 

January 2023 Agenda description and speaker bios

Time Speaker Topic
9:00-9:15

Jennifer Wroblewski, MPH, 

NWABR

Introduction
9:15-10:15 Matt Jacob, Public Health Communications Consultant, Jacob Strategies, LLC Combating Science Misinformation
10:15-11:15 Michael Zager, Director, Center for Data Visualization, Fred Hutch Data Visualization
11:15-11:30 Break  
11:30-12:30 Jenn Klotz, Community Relations External Communications Lead, Oregon, Genentech

Enhancing Your Cultural Capabilities

Pre-homework slides

12:30-1:00 Jen Wroblewski Practice, Close

 

2021 agenda

Time Speaker  Topic
1:00PM-1:05PM

Jennifer Wroblewski, MPH, Engagement Manager, NWABR

Welcome and 

Housekeeping

1:05PM-1:30PM Fernando Viera, MD, Chief Scientific Officer, ALS Therapy Development Institute Truth telling and Hope: Why We Must Speak Up
1:30PM-2:15PM Claire Hudson, Communications Manager, and Amitabha “Guppy” Gupta, PhD, Scientific Content Strategist, Fred Hutch

How Science Communication is Evolving with the Virus

2:15PM-3:00PM Maren Higbee, VP of Development and Elora Webb, Marketing, Mighty Media Studios Presenting Data through Storytelling
3:00PM-3:10PM BREAK  
3:10PM-4:00PM Teresa Guillien, Managing Director, Resource Media Strategic Communications in an Era of Misinformation
4:00PM-4:50PM Jennifer Wroblewski, NWABR and Matt Flannery, Friend Conversation with a Thoughtful Skeptic
4:50PM-5:00PM   Evaluation and Close

Past agenda

 

Time

Speaker Topic
8:30-8:40AM

Ken Gordon, Executive Director and

Jennifer Wroblewski, Engagement Manager

NWABR

Welcome and Background
8:40-9:40AM

Mark Slifka, PhD, Professor Oregon Health & Science University and President/CSO Tajit Technologies, Inc

Zach Knowling, Vice President Quinn Thomas

Vaccine Hesitancy in the Time of COVID
9:40-10:30AM Amanda Tandinata, MS, Federal Regulatory Affairs Coordinator, Swedish Cancer Institute Comfort and Confidence in Giving Virtual Presentations
10:30-10:45AM BREAK  
10:45AM-11:45 Tony North, BS, International Speaker, Talk Radio Co-Host and Human Resouces Manager How Lived Experience Impacts Your Communication
11:45AM-12:30PM Jennifer Wroblewkski, MPH, Engagement Manager, NWABR Personal Messaging and Practice
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