Creating an Instagram story

As part of a social media campaign to encourage entries for my video contest (Research Reels), I created an Instagram Story. As this is new territory for me, I consulted with UVic’s social media wiz, Jes Scott, who gave me a tonne of advice on how students use...
Communicating your research

Communicating your research

This 5-minute TED talk “Talk Nerdy to Me” provides a simple formula for successful science communication>> This article by Dr. Jonathan Foley, executive director of the California Academy of Sciences, discusses science communication as a...
Storytelling fundamentals

Storytelling fundamentals

Since the beginning of history, we have been telling stories. We are hard wired to learn lessons, be inspired and take action through the power of storytelling. When we can identify with an individual and their struggles to overcome obstacles, we are engaged and...