Welcome to Week Three of the SciFund-LSU Instagram for Scientists class! This is the last week of the Instagram course. But don’t worry, there will still be plenty of ways to continue to engage with the class even beyond this week. First, keep using #lsuscifund , and continue following your classmates. Second, the Google+ classroom will […]
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New Class: Using Instagram to Boost Your Science
UPDATE: Class registration is now closed. But fear not, as more awesome science communication classes are coming up. To be the first to know about these new classes, sign up for our mailing list! Instagram can be a powerful tool for scientists, scientists in training, alt-ac researchers, and academics generally. Instagram is also an increasingly […]
New class: Using Twitter to Advance Your Research Career
Twitter can be a powerful tool for scientists, alt-ac researchers, and academics generally. When used effectively, Twitter can advance research careers, improve productivity, and further outreach goals. Further, experience with social media can be very helpful when applying for academic positions. Unfortunately, very few researchers receive any training on how to use Twitter for professional […]
Another New Class! Mastering the Art of Poster Design
We’re very excited to announce our second new class in as many months: mastering the art of poster design! In this class, you’ll learn basic design principles, Adobe Illustrator (powerful graphics software) or Inkscape (an open-source comparable software), and communication skills. And yes, you will make a poster! Putting together compelling posters is an essential […]
Science crowdfunding still in the news four years on
The SciFund Challenge is namechecked in this recent article about science crowdfunding in The Guardian: Many crowdfunding websites are cautious about revealing exactly how much money has been raised for science, but SciFund Challenge has allowed nearly 200 researchers to raise an average of $2,000 (£1,272) for 159 different projects. In the UK, crowdfunding is […]