Tag:Science Communication
Welcome to EurekAlert!’s #SciComm Blog
How do I write an attention-grabbing headline? What are some tips to avoid “hyping” a scientific study? Why does EurekAlert! have a “90-day rule”? How do I make sure my researcher nails her Reddit AMA? Is it worth promoting a preprint paper if it hasn’t been peer reviewed yet?
These are just a few questions that you, as public information officers (a.k.a.…
A Guide to B-roll for PIOs
Why submit B-roll to the Science Press Package?
The Science Press Package (or “SciPak”) team has talked with reporters at The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, STAT, The Economist and other outlets, and we have learned that these reporters greatly value video; having it can make the difference in whether they cover a piece of new research.…
Japanese Universities Embrace Science Communication
From the bustling capital of Tokyo to the remote resort island of Okinawa, Japan’s universities are speaking up about their contribution to science, and the world seems to be listening.
EurekAlert!, the AAAS-operated science news service with a global audience that includes some 11,000 science journalists, has seen a dramatic uptick of press material from Japan. Sixty-five news releases from 10 institutions have been featured on its Japanese news portal so far this year, compared to 15 releases from 6 institutions in 2014.…