Roundtable: Public Engagement: Communicating Your Research to the Public

Session Submission Type: Roundtable

Brief Overview

Effectively sharing your research with the public is a powerful way to amplify its impact and demonstrate the value of political science to broader audiences. This roundtable will explore strategies for translating complex research into accessible information, engaging with media outlets, and leveraging platforms like social media, blogs, and podcasts. Panelists will share their experiences in reaching diverse non-academic audiences, navigating through controversial political topics, and balancing academic rigor with clarity and concision.

Section

• Professional Development / Professional Development

Chair

• Malliga Och, Denison University

Participants

• Jen Sidorova, Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

• Karen Denice D Sebold, University of Arkansas

• John W. Williams, Principia College

• Stephen E. Sussman, Barry University

• Miranda Elyse Yaver, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

• Emily Hencken Ritter, Vanderbilt University

• Sarah Whalen, University of Miami