Science and Society

For science to benefit humanity, we must support more than research itself. The Kavli Foundation is committed to ensuring the people, processes and products of science contribute meaningfully to society. Read more about our work at kavlifoundation.org/science-and-society.

Kavli SciComm Essentials

Expand your skills in public engagement and science communication through a suite of virtual offerings. From media training and data visualization to relationship building and inclusion, there is something for everyone .

These events are open to anyone affiliated with a Kavli Institute – graduate students, postdocs, faculty, and staff are invited to join.

Announcing the Fall 2023 Program: 

Registration is now open for all Fall 2023 Events.

Webinars are virtual lectures with an opportunity for audience Q&A
Interactive Trainings are virtual sessions that will require active participation, discussion, and group work

How to Give a Good Talk

Dr. Thi Nguyen
1.5 HOUR WEBINAR                                                                                                         
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 | 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET
Learn to clearly present your data, the art of good slide design, how to connect with your audience, and identify your goals and core message.

Perspectives from Science Journalists 

Led by Liminal Creations, featuring Ed Yong and Dr. Maddie Sofia
1.5 HOUR WEBINAR                                                                                                          REGISTER HERE
Thursday, September 28, 2023 | 10 AM PT / 2 PM ET
Join journalists Ed Yong and Maddie Sofia to hear what they wish every scientist knew before the interview began. This open discussion will explain expectations and norms in science journalism, as well as specific tactics to help you say what need to say as effectively as possible. This webinar will not be recorded.

How to Share Your Science Through Story 

Led by The Story Collider 
1 HOUR WEBINAR                                                                                                             REGISTER HERE
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 | 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET
Learn the science of storytelling and fundamentals of constructing and sharing compelling personal narratives about science.

The Power of Narrative

Led by The Story Collider 
4 HOUR INTERACTIVE TRAINING                                                                                   REGISTER HERE
Thursday, October 26, 2023 | 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET
Hone your ability to develop and deliver a true personal story about science through interactive activities and small group practice.

From Intention to Impact: Ways to measure and evaluate strategic science engagement

Catalyst Consulting Group and Dr. Xinnan Du
1.5 HOUR WEBINAR                                                                                                          REGISTER HERE
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 | 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET
Learn how intentional design and choosing the right tactics can set your science engagement up for impact. Learn about evaluating progress towards your goals.

Correction to Connection: Effective strategies for addressing misinformation about science

American Physical Society
1.5 HOUR WEBINAR                                                                                                          REGISTER HERE
Monday, November 20, 2023 | 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET
Learn about how misinformation spreads and effective, research-based techniques for addressing misinformation about science.

Social Media for Basic Scientists

Dr. Virginia Schutte
1.5 HOUR WEBINAR                                                                                                          REGISTER HERE
Monday, December 11, 2023 | 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET
Learn about using social media for meaningful impact through discussions on using social media to achieve career goals, privacy issues, dealing with trolls and more.

Kavli SciComm Essentials Certificate

Through the Kavli SciComm Essentials Certificate program, The Kavli Foundation will honor the time and effort Kavli community members make when they participate in Kavli SciComm Essentials.

Eligibility for this Certificate will require participation at least six Kavli SciComm Essentials events and full details can be found here.

Kavli SciComm Essentials Certificate: Information and Requirements

To ensure you hear about new and upcoming events, please join our mailing list by emailing Science.and.Society@kavlifoundation.org.  Please note this list is only for Kavli Institute affiliates.

Dr. Jeanne Garbarino hosts the Kavli SciComm Essentials series. Dr. Garbarino is a leading public engagement with science expert. In her role as Executive Director of Science Outreach at RockEDU, she works with faculty at The Rockefeller University, including members of the Kavli Neural Systems Institute.

Kavli SciComm Essentials: 2023 Webinars

How to Give a Good Talk

  

Do you want to learn how to give a better talk – to help your teaching, your science communication, and more?Are you interested in creating meaningful and memorable interactions centered on science? Watch this webinar with Thi Nguyen to learn how to identify your goals, audiences, core message, ‘so what?’ and distill your message. You will leave this workshop knowing how to clearly present your data, the art of good slide design, and how to better connect with your audience.

Insights into How People Learn

The Power of Personal Experience  

Do you want to better understand how people learn – to help your teaching, your science communication, and more? Are you interested in creating meaningful and memorable interactions centered on science? Watch this webinar with Eve Klein and Anna Johnson of Portal to the Public to explore how appreciating and integrating lived experience – yours and others – will improve your science communication and public engagement work.

Identifying Concrete Communication Goals to Increase Impact

The Power of Personal Experience  

Do you want to learn to maximize your impact when sharing your science by defining and executing clear public engagement goals? Experts Dr. John Besley, Dr. Anthony Dudo, and Sarah Garlick explore why science communication goals matter, and provide a defined process for identifying your personal goals and tools to apply them to your communication practice for the greatest impact. 

Modern Science Deserves Modern SciComm 

An Evidence-Based Approach to Sharing Your Science  

Over the last few years, we have seen mind-blowing innovations in the laboratory, field, and clinic. As science continues to modernize, so too should our communication.
In this webinar, Dr. Jeanne Garbarino discusses how the widespread traditional approach needs some renovation in order to respond to our modern times – it’s time to evolve from transactional to transformative! Watch to develop your evidence-based approach to public engagement and learn to apply modern techniques to create meaningful connections with audiences, ranging from grant reviewers to family members.

Connecting with Diverse Audiences 

An Overview of Culturally Relevant Science Communication  

Do you want to learn how to make connections about science with audiences from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences? This session explores how appreciating and integrating cultural context – yours and others’ – will improve your science communication and public engagement work. 
Join Dr. Mónica Feliú-Mójer in this webinar as she introduces culturally relevant science communication and explores how it can be a tool for connecting and engaging with diverse audiences in effective and inclusive ways.

Kavli SciComm Essentials Library

Want to learn more?

Find more information on these themes and more in our Kavli SciComm Essentials Library of webinars: find info on public engagement with science, science communication and more here!
The desire to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in science often manifests as public engagement. In the spirit of scientific inquiry, we must ask: How do we know if our engagement efforts actually impact DEI in a positive way? Watch these sessions to learn more!
Are you looking for guidance on putting what you’ve learned into practice? These sessions will help you take action!

Kavli SciComm Essentials: Events from Prior Years

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Public Engagement with Science: Connections between Research and Practice

The desire to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in science often manifests as public engagement. In the spirit of scientific inquiry, we must ask: How do we know if our engagement efforts actually impact DEI in a positive way?

Jeanne Garbarino moderated this captivating discussion that took a critical look at how public engagement does—and does not—uphold diversity, equity, and inclusion,  with Angela Calabrese BartonRick Crouse and Matthew Bothwell.

 

Building a Community: Mobilizing your Peers and Leveraging your Resources

This webinar explored how scientists build community by motivating their colleagues and capitalizing on existing resources to strengthen their science engagement.

Jeanne Garbarino moderated this discussion with Susan RenoeSusan Magsamen, and César Vargas.

Understanding People’s Relationship with Science:
A Conversation with Polling and Survey Experts

While polls have shown us that Americans maintain a positive view of both science and scientists, scientists express concern about eroding trust in science against the backdrop of issues like vaccines and climate change.

Here, we heard from Chris Volpe and Cary Funk, two experts who are working to understand the intersection of science and society at a national level. They shared trends and new data, provided insights on burning questions about people’s trust in science, and participated in a discussion on the incredible nuance around engaging our many publics in science, and how this information can help inform engagement strategies.

A Compassionate Scientist’s Toolkit

Are you curious about the role empathy plays in public engagement, science communication, and trust building? Join Dr. Reyhaneh Maktoufi as she combines personal experiences with evidence-based theory and provide insights on achieving success in your public engagement practice.

Sensemaking 101: Your Public Engagement Action Plan

Explore how we “package” information into stories and decisions as Liz Neeley guides the process of developing a tangible, personal action plan for your public engagement with science.

Media Interviews: Webinar and Discussion

Featuring Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Ed Yong and Maddie Sofia, guest host of Science Friday and former host of NPR’s Short Wave, this webinar and discussion explored expectations and norms in science journalism. 
A recording of this captivating webinar is available to members of our Kavli Institute Community by request – please email Science.and.Society@kavlifoundation.org.

Exploring Americans’ Motivations for and Barriers to Engaging with Science 

Join ScienceCounts representatives Chris Volpe and Michelle Race, as well as study co-designer, Eve Klein for a conversation on the results of their year-long study to examine Americans’ appetite for science engagement, motivations for participating in science-related activities, and the barriers that stand in the way—especially among Black and Latinx communities.

Culturally Relevant SciComm: Webinar and Workshop 

This webinar introduced culturally relevant science communication and explore how it can be a tool for effective and inclusive communication and engagement. The deeper dive workshop explored principles and strategies of culturally relevant science communication that participants can apply to their own science communication—from giving a public lecture, to media interviews, to engaging non-expert publics with science.

Data Visualization 

Constructive group discussions fostered the creation of better figures and more effectively displayed data. Participants left this series with improved skills in data visualization grounded in design theory and current best practices. This series, presented by Liminal Creations, featured Francisco Guerrero and Maryam Zaringhalam