PSECCO Conversation Series: Science Communication with decision makers with Twila Moon

The PSECCO conversation series provided an informal 1-hour discussion space for early career scientists to explore a topic of interest with a more experienced researcher with considerable success in the topic area. Participants had the opportunity to steer the conversation by submitting topic-related questions prior to the event.

Topic: Science Communication with decision makers

Description: Participants had the opportunity for direct conversation and Q&A with Twila Moon. Twila shared experiences and tips to improve scicomm skills, make connections, and find your path to scicomm action.

Biography of Twila Moon

Twila's work focuses primarly on Greenland and the Arctic, including data tool-building, science community organization, education research, and discovery science across Arctic coastal systems. She is a passionate expert in science communication, speaking with legislators, business leaders, and others to increase awareness and action related to cryosphere and climate. Examples include testifying for the US Congress, direct work with philanthropists and global business leaders via Active Philanthropy and consulting, and extensive media experience across print, radio, and video. She is deputy Lead Scientist and Science Communication Liaison at the National Snow and Ice Data Center. https://changingice.com/