Communicating Science
HUBweek Art of Talking Science Competition Recap
A recap of our second annual Art of Talking Science Competition, which focused on AI and machine learning.
Read MoreStudy Finds Less than 20% of Americans are Active Consumers of Science News
A recent Pew Research Survey of 4,000 adults aged 18 and over found that only 17 percent of respondents were “active consumers” of science news.
Read MoreScience Writing: Nine Tips to Make Your Journal Articles Shine
Here are nine helpful tips on writing journal articles by Anne Marie Weber-Main, PhD, and Anne Joseph, MD, MPH, from the University of Minnesota.
Read MoreSix Selfish Reasons to Communicate Science
The Union of Concerned Scientists blog recently published a post discussing ways in which communicating science can benefit the scientist. Here are a few of our takeaways from this great article.
Read MoreOvercoming the “Curse of Knowledge” To Effectively Communicate Your Science
Using jargon-free language and developing a compelling narrative can help engage an audience and explain the science.
Read MoreFriday Read: How to Tell Nutrition Research Fact From Fiction in the News
If you’re confused whether coconut oil is good or bad for you or whether alcohol will lengthen or shorten your life, you’re not alone. With so many nutrition studies receiving coverage in the news, it’s often difficult to discern truth from hyperbole. A great article published today in the Washington Post discusses how we shouldn’t…
Read MoreMeet Our Summer Communication Interns!
This summer the Mass General Research Institute is thrilled to continue our summer internship program for the second year in a row.
Read MoreAlan Alda’s New Book Highlights Need for Scientists to Use Effective Communication to Reach Their Audiences
Alan Alda’s book, If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face?, talks about communication and miscommunication between scientists and civilians, explains why empathy is crucial to successful science conversations, and describes Alda’s work at the center.
Read MoreUsing Plain Language to Help Patients Cope with Cancer
Two Mass General doctors from the Cancer Center and the Division of Palliative Care are hoping to help answer those questions using clear and simple language.
Read MoreDistilling Your Message: A Workshop with Alan Alda
Earlier this month, the Mass General Research Institute organized a day-long workshop hosted by the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science.
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