Science Communication Workshop

Our responsibility as archaeologists to educate the public about the past and how to protect it is of utmost importance. From harmful pseudoarchaeology to vandalism at archaeological sites, a misinformed public directly threatens cultural resources, descendant communities, and scientific understanding of humanity.

Archaeologists are trained in how to interpret the past, but less often are we trained about how to communicate what we know to the public. In this full-day workshop, Dr. Melissa Booth will lead us through presentations and group work aimed to help Utah archaeologists understand key information about our audiences and our work so that we can get right to the heart of why archaeology matters.

Our preliminary program consists of:

• Why Public Engagement with Science Matters (1-hr)
• Connecting with Your Audience (1-hr)
• Overcoming Common Difficulties for Public Engagement with Science (1-hr)
• When and How to Use Narrative to Communicate Science (1-hr)
• Crafting Science Communication that Sticks (1-hr)
• Elements of a Great Science Presentation (1-hr)
• Communicating Controversial Topics (1-hr)
• Empowering Your Audience (1-hr)

We hope you can join us for this amazing event!