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The NNA-CO hosted a Broader Impacts Meeting on November 2 at 10 am AKT. The meeting lasted 60 minutes with an additional 30 minutes for informal discussion. The meeting featured four Alaska communications experts, Heather McFarland, Rod Boyce, Karli Tyance Hassell, and Mike DeLue, who shared proven ideas for communicating Arctic research to public audiences through print newsletters, local media, podcasts, and ArcGIS StoryMaps. Speakers drew on their experience engaging Alaskan audiences and provided practical tips for effective science communication.
The NNA-CO invited NNA researchers to the Broader Impacts Network (BIN) collaboration accelerator. The group used the Topia platform to break out into small groups facilitated by NNA project leaders. Groups were organized by geographic region and research interests across diverse knowledge systems and career levels. The focus of these breakout groups was to explore ways to leverage resources and efforts across projects.
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Convergence research brought together diverse participants to develop new perspectives and solutions around complex societal challenges through intentional relationship building and shared understanding. The NSF-funded Navigating the New Arctic Community Office (NNA-CO) supported Arctic-focused convergence research, including the development of four Convergence Working Groups that brought together researchers, local experts, and community representatives to collaborate on focused projects. The Working Groups applied convergence concepts as test beds for best practices, with formation processes open for community feedback and areas of focus aimed to be solidified by early 2023. A webinar was held to share more about convergence research, the Working Groups, and broader opportunities for cross-community interaction within the NNA-CO.
The NNA-CO hosted a Broader Impacts Network (BIN) meeting on April 27, 2022, which focused on effective ways to use social media in broadening the reach of research and connecting with Arctic communities. A panel of communication experts discussed utilization of social media for sharing research with Arctic communities, impactful and culturally-relevant messaging, and actionable and tangible communication strategies. Panelists included Alice Glenn, Coffee and Quaq host and Alaska Native Media Group journalist, Sara Eckert, Communications from the Office of Polar Programs National Science Foundation, and Kristin Timm, expert in science and environmental communication from the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
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The NNA-CO hosted a Broader Impacts Network (BIN) Meeting on April 27, 2022, focused on effective ways to use social media to broaden the reach of research and connect with Arctic communities. A panel of communication experts shared insights on culturally relevant messaging and actionable communication strategies, followed by networking and breakout discussions. Participants learned strategies for using social media in research communication and left with resources to incorporate into their own communication plans.