Kick off the HEC Program by connecting with fellow participants and program leaders. This session is designed to introduce the program structure, expectations, and opportunities, while creating a space for students to meet peers from different backgrounds.
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Learn how to use artificial intelligence responsibly in research and how to communicate its use with transparency and scientific integrity across different audiences.
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What’s the real story behind your research? This session helps you find it and communicate it clearly for a broader audience without losing accuracy.
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Learn how to connect your research to real policy decisions. This session focuses on framing your message, defining a clear “ask,” and communicating in a way that is useful to policymakers.
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Learn how to communicate research in a way that is practical and relevant for producers. This session focuses on turning scientific findings into clear, actionable insights for on-farm decisions.
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Learn how to communicate science clearly and build trust with consumer audiences. This session focuses on addressing concerns, simplifying complex topics, and responding to misinformation effectively.
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Learn how to translate research into business value. This session focuses on defining impact, building a strong value proposition, and pitching ideas to industry leaders.
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Learn how to communicate science in ways that are clear, engaging, and age-appropriate for K–12 audiences, without losing accuracy.
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This interactive workshop builds directly on the seminar “Communicating Science to Different Target Audiences” and prepares students for the Communication Conference. The goal is to help students learn how to strategically frame a research idea depending on who they are speaking to.
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The HEC Communication Conference is the capstone experience of the program, where students apply what they have learned throughout the seminar series. Participants will present their research tailored to a specific target audience and engage directly with professionals from industry, academia, and other sectors.
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