Bringing Your Opinion to the World with Tim Swarens, Deputy Opinion Editor at USA Today
12:00–1:00 pm
Zoom
This session, featuring Tim Swarens of USA Today, will provide an overview of what it takes to produce a successful op-ed for a national publication, and will offer tips for increasing the chances that your piece will be accepted.
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“Meet a Journalist” with Axios Global Technology Correspondent Ryan Heath
12:00–12:45 pm
Zoom
In this session, Ryan Heath of Axios will discuss how faculty can work with reporters to amplify important research and reach key audiences.
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Searching for Excellence Faculty Search Workshop
9:00–10:00 am
Zoom
Representatives from the Office of the Provost and the Office for Affirmative Action share concrete, actionable steps to conduct an inclusive, thorough, and compliant faculty search.
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Searching for Excellence Faculty Search Workshop
10:00–11:00 am
Zoom
Representatives from the Office of the Provost and the Office for Affirmative Action share concrete, actionable steps to conduct an inclusive, thorough, and compliant faculty search.
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Communicating About Your Research and Scholarship in the Public Sphere
1:00–2:00 pm
Zoom
This session will feature Provost Katherine Baicker discussing the importance of communicating about academic research and maximizing opportunities to do so. She will be joined in conversation with Paul M. Rand, Vice President for Communications, who will provide a brief overview of the role of communications resources and related opportunities at the University.
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Academic Podcasting
12:00–1:00 pm
Zoom
Join Tom Ginsburg, the Leo Spitz Distinguished Service Professor of International Law and co-host of Entitled, and Matthew Hodapp, assistant director of the award-winning University of Chicago Podcast Network (UCPN), for a firsthand account of launching and maintaining a podcast as a scholar.
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Managing Online Harassment: Best Practices for Academics
12:00–1:00 pm
Zoom
This session will provide a high-level overview of the Guide to Managing Online Harassment that was recently created by the Office of the Provost. It will include examples of harassment individuals may encounter online, explore potential legal options, share tips and best practices for communicating online, and discuss resources for managing online situations and their limits.
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Intro to News Media for Early-Career Academics
12:00–1:00 pm
Quadrangle Club Library
In this session designed for early-career academics, you'll learn techniques to help you effectively and confidently engage with media about your research and scholarship.
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Building an Academic Web Presence
12:00–1:00 pm
Zoom
This session will provide best practices for faculty interested in optimizing their web presence. Topics will include website content development tips for faculty and laboratory websites, building a digital academic portfolio, digital accessibility, and using search engine optimization tools to connect with broader audiences and generate visibility for your research.
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Communicating Simply and Effectively in an AI World
12:00–1:00 pm
Zoom
Gerd Gigerenzer, Director of the Harding Center for Risk Literacy at the University of Potsdam, will discuss how findings from psychological research can help experts communicate simply and effectively about difficult subjects such as medical risks. Gigerenzer will also consider the limits of AI for practical communications and culture more broadly.
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