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Alicia Cintron, PhD @cintronrevised.com · 17h

"We should always encourage people to ask questions—not automatically mistake them for skepticism or antagonism."

via @physorg_com

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Opinion: People want to engage with science. Don't mistake questions for controversy

Science is advancing faster than ever—and so are its impacts on our lives around the world.

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Alicia Cintron, PhD @cintronrevised.com · 2d

What Makes a Great Op-Ed? An ‘L.A. Times’ Editor Explains

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What Makes a Great Op-Ed? An “L.A. Times” Editor Explains

Op-ed editor Philip Gray shares advice for academics on how to get published in a national paper and how submitting pieces is a numbers game.

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Alicia Cintron, PhD @cintronrevised.com · 3d

How can universities show the impact of their research and boost connections with the public?

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How can universities show the impact of their research and boost connections with the public?

The need for higher education institutions to show economic, social and environmental impact of their research and how it benefits communities is urgent. Here, a panel from Australia and New Zealand s...

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Alicia Cintron, PhD @cintronrevised.com · 14d

The study found 79% of park signs require 10th-12th grade reading level despite the avg. Americans' 8th grade level. This sparked thinking about lessons for #scholars. Principles that make signs work can transform #ResearchCommunication.

Wrote about it here:

cintronrevised.com/blog/researc...

National Parks & Science Communication | (Cintron, Revised)

What can national park signage teach about research communication? Science communication in action with lessons for every scholar. (Cintron, Revised)

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Alicia Cintron, PhD @cintronrevised.com · 14d

A few weeks before my trip out west, new #ScienceCommunication #research crossed my feed and I knew it was a sign (no pun intended). Having visited 16+ parks, I reflected on my experiences and what I know about research communication.

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National parks as vehicles for science communication: the science of signs

Signs used for science interpretation within national parks have been little studied. We analyzed the textual content of 129 signs in 11 US national parks. Science content was high, but readability wa...

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Alicia Cintron, PhD @cintronrevised.com · 14d

Driving into Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado, you can see massive 750-foot sand dunes from miles away at the base of mountains!

My first thought: "how the hell did sand end up here?" One well-designed sign at the visitors center answered immediately. Good science communication in action.

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Alicia Cintron, PhD @cintronrevised.com · 19d

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7 Tips to Keep You Safe From Online Doxing

Experts offer solutions to prevent doxing and advice about how to respond and keep yourself safe if it happens to you.

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Alicia Cintron, PhD @cintronrevised.com · 21d

"The message dies when scientists confuse the empirical with the imperial."

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Science communication is a conversation, not a script | Particle

How science is told matters as much as what it says.

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Alicia Cintron, PhD @cintronrevised.com · 23d

Bluesky posts about science garner more likes and reposts than similar ones on X.

www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Research posts on Bluesky are more original — and get better engagement

Bluesky posts about science garner more likes and reposts than similar ones on X.

www.nature.com

Alicia Cintron, PhD @cintronrevised.com · Aug 30

"[academic] writing is not just about sharing information; it also involves making a political and moral statement."

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Alicia Cintron, PhD @cintronrevised.com · Aug 19

Wild that a university would argue public engagement isn't part of faculty work, therefore they owe no protection when researchers face harassment. WILD.

www.wissenschaftskommunikation.de/instead-of-f...

“Instead of fixing their policies, they chose to fight me”

Microbiologist Siouxsie Wiles helped lead New Zealand through the pandemic. Then the death threats came, followed by a legal battle over whether her university had done enough to protect her. Now, the...

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Alicia Cintron, PhD @cintronrevised.com · Aug 6

Planning fall courses? 📚 Consider adding communication training to your grad course.

With 56.9% of PhDs working outside academia, students need skills that work everywhere. Communication training makes them better academics AND stronger job candidates.

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Communication Training I PhD programs | (Cintron, Revised)

Discover how PhD programs, faculty, and administration can enhance student marketability through communication skills training. Learn more at (Cintron, Revised)

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Alicia Cintron, PhD @cintronrevised.com · Aug 6

"You don’t need to leave higher ed to write for the public. And you certainly don’t need permission."

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Don’t Wait for Permission to Write for the Public

You don’t need a public engagement grant or media team to begin. Here’s how—and why—to share your expertise now.

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Alicia Cintron, PhD @cintronrevised.com · Jul 23

NIH: The quiet engine of science is being dismantled
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NIH: The quiet engine of science is being dismantled

And what you can do

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Alicia Cintron, PhD @cintronrevised.com · Jul 22

I've been thinking about shifting my #newsletter from #MailerLite. I've mentally outgrown it. I'm looking for something a bit more turnkey, more fun, and easier to use. Any suggestions? Which do you love? Why do you love it? What was your experience shifting your newsletter to another platform?

Alicia Cintron, PhD @cintronrevised.com · Jun 30

Tanzanian Researchers Develop Step-by-Step Guide to Impactful Science Communication.

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Tanzanian Researchers Develop Step-by-Step Guide to Impactful Science Communication - The Chanzo

Dr Buguzi and Dr Nyinondi challenge researchers to integrate effective science communication as a fundamental component of their research process

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Alicia Cintron, PhD @cintronrevised.com · Jun 18

How should we respond to people “doing their own research?”
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What we misunderstand about “doing your own research”

It’s become a punchline – but it points to something broken in how we share health information

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Alicia Cintron, PhD @cintronrevised.com · Jun 18

Hopefully this also reduces the instances of assholery in the peer review process.

www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Transparent peer review to be extended to all of Nature’s research papers

From today, all new submissions to Nature that are published will be accompanied by referees’ reports and author responses — to illuminate the process of producing rigorous science.

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Alicia Cintron, PhD @cintronrevised.com · Jun 12

"How we communicate research matters just as much as the research itself"

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Higher Ed Must Make Research Matter

Three tips to help bridge the gap between academic research and public relevancy.

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Alicia Cintron, PhD @cintronrevised.com · Jun 11

The most effective approach to sharing research beyond academia happens when:

→ Your natural communication strengths
→ Where your audience actually consumes information

Alicia Cintron, PhD @cintronrevised.com · Jun 11

Should you start a newsletter? Write for industry publications? Speak at conferences?

The options for sharing research beyond academia feel endless.

A lot of #ScienceCommunication advice treats it like there’s a universal formula. There isn’t.

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Alicia Cintron, PhD @cintronrevised.com · Jun 11

What’s the best approach for sharing research beyond academia? 🤔

The question is fundamentally flawed. There is no best approach. But there is the best approach that works for YOU.

I created writing prompts to help you find YOUR unique path👇🏾

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Sharing Research Beyond Academia | (Cintron, Revised)

Writing prompts to help you discover the best approach for sharing research beyond academia that fits your strengths & reaches your audience. (Cintron, Revised)

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Alicia Cintron, PhD @cintronrevised.com · Jun 3

Raise your hand if you've explained your research and got a blank stare 🙋🏾‍♀️

The problem isn't that your research isn't important—it's that we were never taught how to talk about it in ways people understand.

Here are 5 techniques to address this👇🏾

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Alicia Cintron, PhD @cintronrevised.com · Jun 2

It’s truly a miracle I’m out in the world instead of working from my couch and watching the French Open.

📍Sarasota, FL

Alicia Cintron, PhD @cintronrevised.com · Jun 2

If you're looking for a meaningful way to advocate for science, this might be it. Tell your hometown how they helped create the researcher you became.