Science Communication

UK Center for Appalachian Research in Environmental Sciences (UK-CARES) is excited to announce the following free virtual science communication workshops in 2026. These workshops will be offered annually.

Compass Science Communication Workshop

Thursday, November 10, 1-4 pm ET, virtual, 3 hours

• Use the Message Box technique to develop clear, concise communication
• Led by COMPASS science communication experts. 

Registration opens soon

Communicating Risk Workshop, held September 2026

UK-CARES Community Engagement Core hosted a virtual workshop focused on the science and practice of sharing critical health and environmental safety information. Participants explored how audiences process risk data to develop clear, actionable public messaging and engaged in hands-on strategic planning and peer feedback exercises.

Incorporating Extreme Weather & Health in K-12 Curriculums Workshop, held August 2026

The Community Engagement Core hosted a free virtual workshop that focused on integrating extreme weather and health topics into K-12 classrooms. The session provided educators with strategies and examples of curricula for teaching the health impacts of extreme weather events. These topics aligned with Kentucky’s educational standards. Participants were potentially eligible for 2 hours of professional development credit. 95% of evaluation respondents stated they gained new insights into how extreme weather impacts health. 

Science Communication Fact Sheet Workshop, held February 2026

The Community Engagement Core hosted a Science Communication Workshop using fact sheets to translate research for public/lay audiences. The workshop was led by Dr. Bev Delidow with Marshall University. Participants learned how to create accessible, memorable fact sheets for their intended audience, with 100% of evaluation respondents reporting they plan to use what they learned in the workshop.