OCN 750 – January 16 Networking & Science Communication

1. OCN 750 – January 16Networking & Science Communication Business cards in grad school: Why you need them "Piled Higher and Deeper" by Jorge Cham

2. Today’s Overview • Housekeeping/Announcements • Networking • Science communication • Upcoming assignments • Reflection

3. Housekeeping & Announcements All course materials (including PPT’s) available on http://www.higp.hawaii.edu/~bbruno/OCN750/ Take lots of photos (doing research, outreach, etc) “Rules of 3” Assignments Due Today Elevator speech Make an appointment with instructors Any questions or comments? Michele?

4. Making New Contacts: Networking Strategically Shamelessly borrowed from a workshop presented at the 2012 SACNAS National Conference by Brianna Blaser and Erica Chavez Santos University of Washington

5. None  High From Interest Inventory # of class members Managing time Managing projects Managing people Managing budgets Networking Why are you so interested in networking?

6. Networking: Perceptions & Reality • Perceptions of networking • Negative connotations • People avoid networking • Reality • Can networking be fun? • You can overcome your fears • Make a time commitment • Networking impacts your career

7. Networking as a Broad Term • Different reasons • Different contexts • Different strategies

8. Networking Contexts • Conferences • Campus/departmental events • Community events • Career Fairs • Student activities and clubs • Campus/departmental resources • Informational interviews • Online

9. Advance Preparation • Update your CV • Update your web presence • Practice your handshake • Practice entering/exiting conversations • Practice your elevator speech • Order business cards

10. Order Business Cards (due 3/13) • Design your own, or edittemplate below • Printing Options • Send out for printing (Kinkos charges ~$30 for 200 cards) • Do-it-yourself (class order of card stock?)

11. At Networking Events • Present yourself as a professional • Have a free hand at receptions • Have business cards handy and organized • Decide who you want to approach • Be respectful of people’s time • “Who else should I talk to?” • Don’t put people on the spot • Don’t take things personally

12. Following Up With Contacts • Make notes about new contacts • Follow up with them soon after you’ve met • Keep up with people in your network • Contact them when you don’t need something from them

13. Informational Interviews • Ask for a few minutes of the person’s time • Prepare ahead of time • Briefly introduce yourself & explain your interest • Ask open-ended questions • Mind your manners • Ask for referrals • Afterwards, write a thank you note

14. Online Networking • Professional profile (e.g., Linked In, UH webpage) • Social Networking (e.g., facebook, twitter) • Control your online presence • Meet people • Stay connected • Stay safe

15. So… We’ve talked about: • Places to build our professional networks • Skills & techniques to use Career Fair – March 5 (10am-2pm) Campus Center Ballroom http://manoa.hawaii.edu/careercenter/careerfair Ocean/Earth/Environmental Career Mixer March 27 (11am-1pm) Repeats monthly

16. Networking Activity • Divide everyone into 2 groups (A and B) • “A” people will get a “B” name. • Find your partner, shake hands • Exchange elevator speeches • Continue conversation until time is called • Repeat • Group B: please go into next room or hallway

17. Remember… • Networking doesn’t have to be hard or scary • Practice makes it easier • It’s okay to make mistakes • Over time your network with grow and you’ll become better connected • Be yourself and have fun

18. Break(if not already)

19. Elevator Speech Activity Speaker • What do I do? • Why should you care? • Who is the audience? Listeners • Did you understand it? • Do you find it interesting? Important? Relevant? Volunteer, please!

20. Communicating with the Media: The Message Box • What are the problems/conflicts/issues involved? • Why does this information matter to my listener? • What are some of the possible solutions? • What are the potential benefits of resolving this problem? Note: This activity can be really hard! Adjust questions as needed. [ From COMmunicationPArtnership for Science and the Sea (COMPASS). Courtesy of Liz Neeley]

21. Radio Show Opportunities KTUH weekly news show would like to implement 30-minute interviews with university community members regarding their groundbreaking research. Contact: ktuhnewsroom@gmail.com "All Things Marine“ is a radio show on Hawaii's Tomorrow 760AM that features interviews and discussions on marine science and conversation. Contact Carlie Wiener: cwiener@hawaii.edu *Tune in tonight 1/16 at 5 pm (fish ponds & aquaponics)* Tip: Include your full name (phonetically described), department, research area and 100-150 word description.

22. Upcoming Assignments For Jan 23: • 1) Write a science communication piece (blog or press release, 200 words max), and email to cmore@soest.hawaii.edu • Some (longer) examples: • UH student blogs from 2012 SciComm workshop (led by Rii) • http://www.sciencebuzz.org/blog/writing-about-science-fun • C-MORE Professional Development Program – SciComm module • https://sites.google.com/site/cmoreprofdevtable/home/science-communication • 2) Meet with instructors to plan project • For Jan 30: Project proposal due

23. Mini-Reflection #2 1. Who’s currently in your professional network? 2. How would you like to expand your network? Please include your name, enough info so you remember the question, & today’s date (Jan 16) PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE WRITE LEGIBLY 2