Becoming a Public Scholar: Navigating the Media
Want to build confidence in the public eye and share your research with a broader audience?
Join Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs for a panel and presentation featuring a media expert, a faculty member, and a postdoctoral scholar who have been in the spotlight. They’ll share insider tips, real‑world experiences, and practical advice to help you navigate interviews, media requests, and public communication. A great opportunity for grad students and postdocs looking to boost their visibility and impact!
This event is open to all graduate students and postdocs. Light food and beverages will be provided.
Registration is required.
Speakers:
- Pamela Smyth, Media Relations Manager, University Relations
- Nandita Basu, Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Jeff Casello, Professor, School of Planning
- Krystle Shore, Postdoctoral Scholar, Department of Sociology and Legal Studies
Accessibility
Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs and the University of Waterloo are committed to achieving barrier-free accessibility for persons with disabilities who are visiting, studying, or working at Waterloo. If you have questions concerning access, such as parking, building layouts, or obtaining workshop content (when applicable) in alternative formats, or wish to request accommodations for our programming, please let us know. If you require accommodations, please reach out to us by e-mail at gradexperience@uwaterloo.ca. Please note that some accommodations may require time to arrange.