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#SciCommMake 2021

The theme of #SciCommMake 2021 was "Communicating Just Climate Solutions." How can we best communicate the complexities of climate science to diverse audiences in a way that will lead to more immediate, inclusive, and just actions?

On November 7, 2021, a #SciCommMake virtual matchmaking session was held at the Sigma Xi Annual Meeting and Student Research Conference. Participants were paired into teams where they spent the next month meeting with coaches and preparing their project pitches. Teams worked to develop creative projects to communicate science related to climate equity and environmental justice. Six winning teams were selected by a panel of expert judges to receive $1,500 funding prizes to develop their projects over the next three months. The winning teams will present their projects at the Science Talk '22 conference in Portland, Oregon in March 2022 and the International Forum on Research Excellence, presented by Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society in November 2022. Read the full story.


Winning Teams


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Mining for Stories

Katherine Robert and Madison Worthy 


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Creative Critical Action-IOT Climate Justice Kit

Rusty Low and Jane Crayton 


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Let’s Build Together!

Ana-Paula Palacios Rodriguez and Emma Garcia-Melchor 


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Urban Heat Islands—Cool Our Cities

Tom Di Liberto and Fiona Martin 


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Coasting Along: An Immersive 360-Degree Experience

Kat Hunt and Joy Reeves (SCONC award winner)


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Superhero Water vs. The Evil Fatbergs

Paula Buchanan, Jessika Raisor, and Ryan Powell  


Thanks to Our Coaches

John Besley, Michigan State University
Anthony Dudo, The University of Texas at Austin
Tamara Poles, Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
Jory Weintraub, Duke Science and Society Initiative


Thanks to Our Judges

Floyd J. Hall, Science Gallery Atlanta
Corey Powell, Science Literacy Project
Checo J. Rorie, North Carolina Agricultural & Technical University; SCONC
Amanda Stanley, COMPASS



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#SciCommMake 2021: Communicating Just Climate Solutions 


The science is clear—climate change is happening. Not only are humans responsible for it, they are also uniquely capable of reversing it. Urgent action is needed to avoid permanent environmental alteration and societal disruption. But not everyone is aware of the potential impact on their community or the role they can play in mitigating the problem. Although climate skepticism is one barrier to implementing solutions, others include historical disenfranchisement and feelings of remoteness about the problem. How can we best communicate the complexities of climate science to diverse audiences in a way that will lead to more immediate, inclusive, and just actions? 

Of particular interest is the unequal burden climate change is likely to have on disadvantaged populations. For instance, historical racial discrimination in urban development (redlining) has created long-lasting disparities in urban heat distribution and related health issues. Additionally, the most remote populations internationally are also the hardest hit by climate change impacts on water sources. These communities are often most aware of the impacts of climate change but least equipped to address them. Engaging affected communities can increase understanding of the problem and help advance solutions.
 
Research has emphasized the need for place-based, locally informed messaging. This approach is more effective when communities are involved in the research process and included in conversations about climate science and climate change mitigation from the earliest stages. There is also strong evidence supporting communication methods that influence those who are skeptical of the science or unresponsive to the impacts. 

This #SciCommMake event will focus on climate equity and environmental justice. Funding preference will be given to teams that develop evidence-based communication projects and artistic creations that promote engagement or advancement of equitable and just climate solutions.


Awards: 


Winning teams will receive monetary awards of up to $1,500 to create their projects.


2021 Competition Timeline 


September 9, 2021:
 Call for applications opens. Scientists, artists, and science communicators are invited to apply. 

October 3, 2021: Application deadline 

October 28, 2021: Accepted participants will be notified. Applications will be evaluated based on fit for the theme, demonstrated ability to increase diversity within the team, and representation of different disciplines and artistic expertise. 

November 3, 2021: Participant slide due. Each participant may use one slide to introduce themselves during the matchmaking session. Slides can be emailed to programs@sigmaxi.org. 

November 7, 2021: Virtual matchmaking session will be held during the 2021 Sigma Xi STEM Art and Film Festival. 

November 8, 2021: Matchmaking selections are due. 

November 16, 2021: Participants are notified via email with their partner name and contact information. Notifications will include judging rubric that will be used to evaluate project pitches and information on their assigned coach. 

December 2, 2021: Virtual Project Pitches session. Details and Zoom information will be emailed to participants. 

December 8, 2021: Announcement of funded projects 

February, 2022: Project check-in meeting (date TBD) 

March 23-25, 2022: Project presentations at the Science Talk '22 conference 

Thanks to our #SciCommMake Sponsors!



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The Burroughs Wellcome Fund serves and strengthens society by nurturing a diverse group of leaders in biomedical sciences to improve human health through education and powering discovery in frontiers of greatest need.

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Science Communicators of North Carolina (S.C.O.N.C.) is a volunteer organization founded in 2007 in the Research Triangle of North Carolina to connect science communicators and cultivate a love of science across North Carolina.

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Funding for projects to promote the public understanding of COVID-19 was made possible thanks to the generous donations by Sigma Xi members and supporters on Giving Tuesday Now.


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