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UPCOMING PROGRAM EVENTS

Learn. Connect.
Communicate.

Explore upcoming seminars, workshops, and conference activities designed to strengthen your science communication skills and expand your professional network.

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Upcoming Events

Connect. Learn. Advance.

Explore upcoming seminars and program activities designed to strengthen your science communication skills and expand your professional network.

In-Person Conference
October 15, 2026

HEC Communication Conference

7:00 AM - 7:00 PM CT Sioux Falls, South Dakota

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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Workshop
August 25, 2026

Audience Communication Workshop: Preparing for Your Target Audience

2:00 - 3:30 PM CDT Online (Zoom)

Get audience-specific guidance and practical feedback as you prepare your conference presentation.

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Virtual Session
May 1, 2026

Welcome & Introduction Session

2:00-3:00 PM CDT Online (Zoom)

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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Virtual Seminar
July 27, 2026

Seminar 7: Communicating Science to Policy Makers

2:00 - 3:00 PM CDT Online (Zoom)

How do you connect your research to real policy decisions? This session explores how policymakers interpret scientific information and what makes research useful in that space.

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Interactive Virtual Seminar
June 30, 2026

Seminar 5: Communicating Science to Business Leaders

2:00 - 3:30 PM CDT Online (Zoom)

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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Virtual Seminar
July 7, 2026

Seminar 6: Communicating Science to Consumers

2:00 - 3:00 PM CDT Online (Zoom)

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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Virtual Seminar
June 17, 2026

Seminar 4: Communicating Science to Producers

2:00 - 3:00 PM CDT Online (Zoom)

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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Virtual Seminar
June 8, 2026

Seminar 3: Communicating Science to K-12 Students

2:00 - 3:00 PM CDT Online (Zoom)

This session focuses on how to communicate science effectively to K–12 audiences by adapting language, structure, and examples to different age groups.

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Interactive Virtual Seminar
May 20, 2026

Seminar 2: Communicating Science to Journalists

2:00 - 3:30 PM CDT Online (Zoom)

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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Virtual Seminar
May 4, 2026

Seminar 1: Communicating Science in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

2:00 - 3:00 PM CDT Online (Zoom)

Learn how to use artificial intelligence responsibly in research and how to communicate its use with transparency and scientific integrity.

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