Past Events

UChicago Research Dissemination and Communications Program Information Session

1:30–2:00 pm
Zoom

Learn about the new UChicago Research Dissemination and Communications Program (UChicago RDCP), which supports PIs in developing Broader Impacts dissemination and communication strategies.

Mar.
29

Top 10 Tips for Delivering Dynamic Presentations

12:00–1:00 pm
Zoom

Discover how to effectively communicate your research and scholarship with conviction, confidence, and clarity. In this interactive session, you’ll learn 10 best practices, tips, and techniques that strong speakers use to feel comfortable addressing any audience.

Mar.
29

UChicago Research Dissemination and Communications Program Information Session

12:00–12:30 pm
Zoom

Learn about the new UChicago Research Dissemination and Communications Program (UChicago RDCP), which supports PIs in developing Broader Impacts dissemination and communication strategies.

Mar.
27

UChicago Research Dissemination and Communications Program Information Session

3:00–3:30 pm
Zoom

Learn about the new UChicago Research Dissemination and Communications Program (UChicago RDCP), which supports PIs in developing Broader Impacts dissemination and communication strategies.

Mar.
21

Meet a Journalist: The Art and Craft of Op-Ed Writing

12:00–12:45 pm

Dante Ramos, a senior editor for The Atlantic’s Ideas section, will lead a session on the art and craft of op-ed writing.

Feb.
23

Developing an Effective Elevator Pitch

11:00 am–12:00 pm
Zoom

Learn key strategies for developing a brief elevator pitch about your research and scholarship to effectively engage with a wide range of audiences, including prospective funders. This interactive session will guide you through three key exercises that will help you create a unique and impactful pitch.

Feb.
8

Inclusive Communications for Academics

12:00–1:30 pm
Zoom

Communications must be as inclusive as possible to achieve maximum impact. This session will provide strategies to help faculty communicate inclusively with colleagues, media, and potential donors/funders.

Jan.
25

Understanding Tenure at the University of Chicago

10:00–11:00 am
William Eckhardt Research Center ERC 301B Seminar Room 5640 South Ellis Avenue

Jason Merchant, Lorna P. Straus Distinguished Service Professor of Linguistics, Faculty Director of UChicagoGRAD, and Vice Provost explains the timeline, process, and priorities that guide tenure and promotion at UChicago in this 60-minute workshop for early career faculty.

Nov.
30

Impacting Policy Through Effective Communications

10:00–11:15 am
Zoom

This session will outline the many ways in which faculty can engage in policy work and highlight best practices for connecting with lawmakers and other policy influencers. It will also provide tips and strategies for effectively communicating to these audiences, including how to distill your work into engaging, accessible language without sacrificing accuracy; how to sequence your description to capture and keep listeners’ attention; and the three words you should never use when describing your research to policymakers. 

Nov.
17

The Role of Communications: How to Advance Your Scholarship in the Public Sphere

12:00–1:00 pm
Zoom

This session will feature Provost Ka Yee C. Lee discussing the importance of communicating about academic research and scholarship. 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.

Nov.
14

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