Storytelling, Meaningful Connections and Making Science More Inclusive
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Transcript of Storytelling, Meaningful Connections and Making Science More Inclusive
Hear Me Out: Making Meaningful
Connections through Storytelling
Union of Concerned ScientistsThe Science Network Workshop Series
June 29, 2015
Mónica I. Feliú-Mójer, Ph.D. @moefeliu
Vice-director, Ciencia Puerto Rico
Program Manager, iBiology
@CienciaPR
@iBiology
Modified from Liz Neeley
"The value of science is not
universal across every
community.”Dr. Danielle Lee
@DNLee5
Science discourse is seldom diverse & contextualized, which further marginalizes certain groups & communities.Making meaningful connections through storytelling can help counter that marginalization.
Getting started• Know your audience• Know your goal• Know yourself• Structure your story• Give people a reason to
care• SO WHAT?
Practical advice• Use analogies,
metaphors, images/imagery
• Engage first, details later
• Empower, don’t alienate
• Be careful of making assumptions
• Beware of the dangers of a single story
• Listen• Be memorable• PRACTICE