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[PAST EVENT] Physics Colloquium - Dr. David Ehrenstein
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Dr. David Ehrenstein, American Physical Society
Title: How to Communicate Science to Non-Scientists
Abstract: The number one mistake physicists make when speaking with non-scientists is saying too much. We know not to use technical terms, but we can get caught up in our excitement over the topic and find ourselves getting into too many details. Or we forget how much background is needed to understand the "interesting" part. I will give my tips on how to avoid the glazed eyes we have all experienced in our audiences at one time or another—either in formal lectures or in conversations. I will also discuss how we at Physics Magazine chose which physics papers to cover and how we explain them in simple terms. Finally, I will talk about careers in science communication and how to start in the field.
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