Pediatric Academic Workshops

Science Speaks - April 11

Mastering Effective Communication

The "Science Speaks" Pediatric Academic Workshop (PAWs) took place on April 11 at Children's Nebraska. The event presented strategies and new tools for communicating your research and scholarly activity with diverse audiences, including lay public, foundations and social media networks.

AGENDA:

• 9:30am - 10:15am Social Media (Sharing Scholarly Work and Advocacy) - Marley Doyle, MD, Associate Professor, Psychiatry, UNMC; Director, Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska 
• 10:15am - 10:45am Maximizing Media & PR Opportunities - Sarah Weller, MHA, APR, Director of Strategic Communications, Children's Nebraska 
• 10:45am - 11:15am Creating Effective Research Communication Visuals - Chuck Koster, Content Strategist, Child Health Research Institute (CHRI) and UNMC Department of Pediatrics, Children's Nebraska 
• 11:15am - 11:45am Talking to Donors and Foundations - Brian Anderson, Senior Director of Development, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Foundation
• 11:45am - 12:15pm Lunch
• 12:15pm - 12:45pm Writing Lay Summaries - Don Coulter, MD, Director, Pediatric Cancer Research Group (PCRG), CHRI, and Professor, Department of Pediatrics, UNMC
• 12:45pm - 1:15pm Dealing with Misinformation - Teri Hartman. MLS, Professor, Education and Research Services Librarian, UNMC 
• 1:15pm - 1:30pm Break
• 1:30pm - 2:30pm Narrative Medicine – A Writing Workshop, Wendy Hind, JD, PhD 
• 2:30pm - 3:30pm Neurographica and Finding Your Voice - Social Hour & Art Activity facilitated by Andria Powers, MD, Associate Professor, Radiology, UNMC - **Join us for a creative hands-on session exploring Neurographic art, a mindful and accessible abstract art making process that relies on lines and organic shapes to generate beauty, combat stress, and break through barriers to expression. No prior art experience is needed, and all materials are provided.  Projects will be completed in the time allotted in a supportive and fun environment.

 Event Photos