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Activity Number:
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445
- Communicating to the Masses: Sharing Statistics and Data Science in a World of Sound Bites, Social Media, and Popular Press
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Type:
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Invited
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Date/Time:
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Wednesday, July 31, 2019 : 8:30 AM to 10:20 AM
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Sponsor:
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Section on Statistics and Data Science Education
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Abstract #300524
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Title:
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The Art of Storytelling: Engaging Audiences with Podcasts and Curiosity Cafes
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Author(s):
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Jennifer L Green* and Shannon Willoughby and Brock LaMeres and Bryce Hughes and Leila Sterman and Christopher Organ and Kent Davis
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Companies:
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Montana State University and Montana State University and Montana State University and Montana State University and Montana State University and Montana State University and Montana State University
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Keywords:
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communication;
education;
podcasts;
graduate students
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Abstract:
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Communicating scientific ideas and results with the general public offers rich opportunities for Statisticians to engage with and educate others. But how do we do this in a way that effectively grabs their attention and makes an impact? In this talk, I will discuss a novel oral communication curriculum we developed and used with graduate students to help them share their work with others. I’ll use examples of the students’ podcasts and curiosity cafes to highlight how they leverage elements of storytelling, stage presence, and improvisational skills to more effectively tell their stories. I will also discuss how these ideas can transfer into our own work, offering suggestions for how to help students (and ourselves) develop and practice oral communication skills.
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Authors who are presenting talks have a * after their name.
