Pediatric Academic Workshops

Science Speaks - April 11

Mastering Effective Communication

Register to attend the Pediatric Academic Workshop (PAWs) on April 11 from 930am - 330pm at Children's Nebraska, hosted by the UNMC Department of Pediatrics and Child Health Research Institute. The event will present strategies and new tools for communicating your research and scholarly activity with diverse audiences, including lay public, foundations and social media networks.

Scheduled content includes:

• Social Media (Sharing Scholarly Work and Advocacy) - Marley Doyle, MD, Associate Professor, Psychiatry, UNMC; Director, Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska 
• Maximizing Media & PR Opportunities - Sarah Weller, MHA, APR, Director of Strategic Communications, Children's Nebraska 
• Creating Effective Research Communication Visuals - Chuck Koster, Content Strategist, Child Health Research Institute (CHRI) and UNMC Department of Pediatrics, Children's Nebraska 
• Talking to Donors and Foundations - Brian Anderson, Senior Director of Development, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Foundation
• Writing Lay Summaries - Don Coulter, MD, Director, Pediatric Cancer Research Group, CHRI, and Professor, Department of Pediatrics, UNMC
• Writing Lay Summaries - Don Coulter, MD, Director, Pediatric Cancer Research Group (PCRG), CHRI, and Professor, Department of Pediatrics, UNMC
• Dealing with Misinformation - Teri Hartman. MLS, Professor, Education and Research Services Librarian, UNMC 
• Narrative Medicine – A Writing Workshop, Wendy Hind, JD, PhD 
• 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 artmaking 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.

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