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Getting the Word Out. Working with your university media office and NSF. Key Points. Outreach expands your audience Target your message to your audience You are not alone. The Outreach Spectrum. On-campus events Activities at science museums K-12 activities
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Getting the Word Out Working with your university media office and NSF
Key Points • Outreach expands your audience • Target your message to your audience • You are not alone
The Outreach Spectrum • On-campus events • Activities at science museums • K-12 activities • Outreach integrated into coursework • Public lectures • Articles in university magazines
The Outreach Spectrum • Radio broadcasts • Articles in the press • Collaborations with nonprofits or industry • International collaborations • University/Department/Society newsletters and e-mail alerts • More . . .
First Contact: Your University Media Office • Experts on dealing with the media and the public • Technical editors • Information on related university activities • Photographic and video resources
Provide timely information – well in advance of journal publication dates or meetings. Be available to speak to the media
Who to contact: Josh Chamot NSF Media Officer for ENG (703) 292-7730 jchamot@nsf.gov Jo Culbertson ENG OLPA liaison jculbert@nsf.gov