Life Beyond LOLcats: Science and Social Media Bethany R. Brookshire, PhD
Jeff Atwood, codinghorror.com The internet: friend or foe?
One model of the online science ecosystem Rob Helpy-Chalk
Why use the internet? Bik & Goldstein 2013, PLOS Biology
A look on a linear scale: new media dominates Bik & Goldstein 2013, PLOS Biology
The Internet: A Whole New World
So You Want to Be on the Internet…
Define your Goals Examples of goals: Disseminate information about a discrete event, such as a field expedition Build a community of your scientific peers Further specific policy or education goals (e.g., climate change legislation) Communicate your science directly to a general audience Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal
Different goals lead to different outreach strategies Bik & Goldstein 2013, PLOS Biology
Goals & time committment determine tools Bik & Goldstein 2013, PLOS Biology
Finding Your Niche: New Content
Finding Your Niche: New Perspective
Finding Your Niche: Curation
Finding Your Niche: BE YOU
Case Studies Social Media has “social” in it for a reason
The Good The World Listened!
The Bad The World Listened… Oops.
The Ineffective Blogs – Be prepared to put in the time Twitter – Who you follow – Who you tweet at/for Facebook – When to engage Involvement makes or breaks social media
Maintaining professionalism
Using Social Media Content =/= Audience!! Advertise – Tweet – Google + Network No really, Network
Tips and Tricks Make Yourself Easy Get in Touch – Tweet, , leave a comment! We don’t bite. Tags and Topics Make a Series
Questions
Putting it in to Practice