In today’s news, headlines and stories are shorter. The average length of a YouTube video is 3 minutes for a good reason – more people watch shorter videos (sadly, especially of cats). The fact is, the world is moving to brevity. We’ve gone from baby boomers, to Gen X and Y, Millennials, and now “Generation Image.” That’s what today’s public wants, so how can scientists give it to them?

 

In this new world, what better tool to help you communicate about your research than a photograph? Photos can be shared in web stories, blogs, social media, and even in print. They bring a richness and clarity to your science story – when done right. They are one of the best communications tools out there.

 

In this workshop you will learn:

1. What are the various types of photos that can help communicate your research;
2. What tools do you need (I promise, it’s not expensive);
3. How to manage all your photos efficiently; and,
4. How to use the photos to communicate what you do.

What you need for the workshop: a smartphone and a laptop computer/tablet, fully charged before the workshop! You must already create Facebook, Twitter and/or Instagram accounts to attend this workshop – we won’t have time to create them in class. One or all, but at least one.