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We train and encourage researchers in their science outreach activities and help fund research through crowdfunding to connect the public directly to science.

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Joined November 2011
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ICYMI: Hungry to learn how to master social media to communicate about your research? Check out our 4-part blog series on @insidehighered that shows you how to use the social media 'sandwich' to create mouth-watering content: insidehighered.com/blogs/ret… #scicomm #academictwitter
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SciFund Challenge retweeted
Last chance! Register NOW for our free webinar 'How to Increase the Impact of your Research using Social Media' taking place tomorrow, Sept 23, at 10am PST: footnote.co/social-media-web… #scicomm #outreach #AcademicTwitter #highered #academicchatter #phdchat
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SciFund Challenge retweeted
Want to supercharge your social media strategy? Join our FREE webinar on Sept 23 for tips & advice to boost the impact of your research and build connections online. Register now & share with your colleagues! footnote.co/social-media-web… #scicomm #AcademicTwitter
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This week is your LAST chance to sign up for our online science video-making course! It's cheap, it's for anyone interested in learning filmmaking basics, and it includes guest appearances by Buttercup the Ocean Pup! Details here: scifundchallenge.org/video-c… #scicomm #sciart
Have you heard of the rule of thirds? It's a way to make photos/visuals more compelling. Check out more tips to improve your #scicomm visuals: bit.ly/scifundvisuals #sciencestorytelling
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SciFund Challenge retweeted
Our friends @scifri are looking for a FT events producer! Applications close on November 30 so there's still time to apply!
There is actually a job where you get paid to plan awesome science- and literature- and art-themed events for @scifri, and for a limited time, that position is open: sciencefriday.com/job-events…
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Wonderful podcast from @UCSUSA. Got Science Ep. 38: The Science of Forest Fires: Culture, Climate, and Combustion soundcloud.com/gotscience/ep… 7/ #AmAnth2018 #AmAnth2019UpInSmoke #scicomm #climatechange
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SciFund Challenge retweeted
This could be a great #scicomm family tree effort! Pls RT. Mine - @COMPASSscicomm @SciFund @scienceinpublic @aquaticscinews #EcoDAS nitter.cf/iamscicomm/status/8468…
Alright, it begs the question. Tag the person who brought you to the #scicomm darkside! Show then some love! nitter.cf/ElishaMariePhD/status/…
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Replying to @MartianButton
Thanks for the shoutout @MartianButton, the Instagram course with @lsuscience @cxcsci has been one of our favs ever!
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Thanks @allison_mayle for the positive feedback! We can't wait to do it again. nitter.cf/allison_mayle/status/8…
Replying to @iamscicomm
I took a Twitter course for scientists online with @SciFund - it was great!
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SciFund Challenge retweeted
(3/N) This work was funded by combination of Div. of wildlife, small grants, and donations by interested citizens via @SciFund #USofScience
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SciFund Challenge retweeted
I officially applied! I'll be using the same handle as my Twitter @MartianButton
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We're teaching an online Instagram class w/ @SciFund! Learn to take better photos & share your science experiences! scifundchallenge.org/2016/12…
Don't sleep on Instagram for #scienceoutreach and #scicomm! Hesitant to join? @SciFund has the answer: scifundchallenge.org/2016/12…
Kickass won't even begin to describe it! nitter.cf/MartianButton/status/8…
Replying to @FromTheLabBench
I'm finally going to have a science Instagram and it's going to kick ass! Stay tuned! Thanks @FromTheLabBench @SciFund @lsuscience @cxcsci
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SciFund Challenge retweeted
You should do it! Becky @bcarmi1 is involved, so I know it will be awesome! nitter.cf/margaretkosmala/status…
Ooooh. Seriously considering the new @SciFund class on using Instagram for #scicomm. scifundchallenge.org/2016/12…
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.@margaretkosmala you totally should sign up! We're really excited to be able to offer it, and with friends from @cxcsci no less! nitter.cf/margaretkosmala/status…
Ooooh. Seriously considering the new @SciFund class on using Instagram for #scicomm. scifundchallenge.org/2016/12…
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