Non-SOT Event: The Scientist and the Storyteller Workshop: Training for Scientists and Journalists t

The Scientist and the Storyteller Workshop is a two-day intensive training using a hands-on, workshop format that will equip scientists and journalists with concepts, tools, and strategies to successfully communicate scientific findings to the public.

By the end of the workshop, participants will be familiar with the following topics:
- What is journalism and how does it work?
- Newsworthiness
- The parts of a story
- Reporting
- Finding an angle
- Science writing vs journalism
- The language of reporters
- Translating research
- Writing your story
- Working better with journalists

This workshop welcomes participants from a wide range of backgrounds, including researchers, journalists, health care policy makers, public health and communications students and educators, public relations professionals, health writers, department of health officials, and more. Individuals at all career stages are welcome to attend.

Capacity is limited. Paid registration is required to attend.

Additional Information:
- See website for more details: https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/academics/non-degree-special-programs/professional-non-degree-programs/skills-health-research-professionals-sharp-training/trainings/scientist-storyteller
- Email us with any questions: Columbia.Scientist.Storyteller@gmail.com