Alternative Ways to Tell the Story of Science

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MODERATOR: Emilie Gunn Associate Director, Journals Editorial American Society of Clinical Oncology Alexandria, Virginia SPEAKERS: Charlotte Schubert Science Writer and Editor Seattle Children’s Therapeutics Seattle, Washington Emily Therese Cloyd Director, Center for Public Engagement with Science and Technology American Association for the Advancement of Science Washington, DC Ashley Ketelhut Managing Editor American Society of Clinical Oncology Alexandria, Virginia REPORTER: Casey A Buchta Science Partner Journals Associate American Association for the Advancement of Science Washington, DC At first blush, it may seem odd to describe scientists as storytellers. Though our assumptions of scientists may summon visions of professionals in white coats locked away in labs while carefully calibrating instruments and capturing data, these same professionals are, in fact, storytellers of science. Though the methods for telling the stories of science have changed, the importance of making sure these stories reach the public has not. In this session, moderated by Emilie Gunn of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, 3 speakers shared their observations, experiences, and efforts concerning science communication. Opening the session, Charlotte Schubert, Science Writer and Editor at Seattle Children’s Therapeutics, shared her observations of how scientists have evolved their communication with each other. While publishing research in scholarly journals and presenting at scientific meetings served as the traditional methods for scientists to disseminate their work, emerging mechanisms using new media and technology are changing the landscape of how scientists reach one another. Graphical abstracts, podcasts, videos, online lectures, blogs, community websites, social media, and preprints have emerged as […]