​Reflecting on the fifth annual Science Talk Conference that wrapped in March, we were surprised at the emphasis around empathy in science communications in multiple keynotes, panels and industry workshops. Coming off a year when the value of science communication has never hit closer to home, we decided it was worth discussing more.
 
Science Talk’s Dr. Allison Coffin and Dr. Kiki Sanford sat down with Jessica McNellis from s2s Public Relations and Communications to discuss why empathy in science communications matters.

This publication was originally posted on the hellobio blog in February 2021. 

One year later we reflect on what we learned from Science Talk 2020 and also share some exciting resources on planning and attending virtual conferences, collected from science communication practitioners and blogs from around the country. 

​Science Talk Q&A: Combating Misinformation, Disinformation, and Misinterpretation of Information
 
With an oversaturation of information coming from news stations and publications, bloggers, video feed, social media, public figures, and your own daily personal interactions, it is challenging to decipher what is accurate and what is a skewed version of the truth. This information overload forces us to self-filter, often selecting information that reinforces our existing belief system. But what are the risks of self-filtering?
 
Science Talk’s Dr. Allison Coffin and Dr. Kiki Sanford sat down with Jessica McNellis from s2s Public Relations and Communications to discuss how this past year has impacted science communications and how it will change in a post-pandemic world.

More than ever before, diversity and inclusion is taking center stage in every discussion happening within organizations, workforces, leadership teams, board rooms, classrooms, you name it. It is no different in the science community. While the science communications industry in itself is female dominated, often the influential voices gaining recognition in the space are still white males. Outside of gender, the lack of amplified voices from other cultures, races, ethnicities, and sexual orientations are even more limited.
 
Science Talk’s Dr. Allison Coffin and Dr. Kiki Sanford sat down with Jessica McNellis from s2s Public Relations and Communications to discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion in the future of science communications.