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Here at UCAR/NCAR, we have started a "Communicating Science
Initiative." Our mission statement is "To equip our
scientific and technical staff to be world-class
communicators."<br><br>
A needs assessment identified certain preferences for training:
writing for journals and the Web, editing and reviewing journal papers,
using visual aids during presentations, preparing and presenting posters,
one-on-one mentoring, working with collaborators, assistance for authors
whose native language is other than English, interviewing for teaching
and other scientific positions, and communicating with the media, policy
makers and the general public. <br><br>
We intend to create a website that will provide online tutorials and
links to resources, and to offer workshops and seminars led by excellent
writers who are also expert speakers. We have begun to identify
speakers, both within and without NCAR. We hope that this pilot
project will ultimately benefit UCAR's member institutions as
well.<br><br>
Rather than reinvent the wheel, we would like to know of similar programs
and of useful resources. If you have such information available or
can recommend speakers, please email mgolden@ucar.edu. Let me know
if you have any questions. We will gladly share information with
you.<br><br>
Thanks!<br>
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Best regards,<br><br>
Mary Golden, Chief Editorial
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