Supporting Scientists and Communities: Self-Care and Science Communication in Extension

Organizer(s)

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  Patricia Prade (she/her/hers)

  Horticulture Extension Entomologist
  Extension
  Pennsylvania State University
  Lebanon, Pennsylvania
• 

  Ashleigh Faris

  Assistant Professor
  Oklahoma State University
  Stillwater, Oklahoma
• 

  Isaac Esquivel

  University of Florida
  Quincy, Florida
• SL

  Sriyanka Lahiri

  University of Florida
  Wimauma, Florida
• 

  Max Schmidtbauer

  PhD Student
  Nachappa Lab Colorado State University
  Fort Collins, Colorado
• 

  Melissa Schreiner

  Entomologist
  Extension
  Colorado State University
  Grand Junction, Colorado
• LM

  Lisa Mason

  Extension
  Colorado State University
  Centennial, Colorado
• TB

  Terri Billeisen

  Department of Entomology
  North Carolina State University
  Raleigh, North Carolina
• JK

  Joanie King

  Assistant Professor & Entomology Extension Specialist
  New Mexico State University
  Las Cruces, New Mexico
• NB

  Nicole Bell

  UMass Extension Pollinator Specialist
  University of Massachusetts
  Watertown, Massachusetts
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  Tawny Simisky

  Entomologist
  Extension: Landscape, Nursery and Urban Forestry
  University of Massachusetts
  Amherst, Massachusetts

This symposium addresses the critical intersection of self-care and science communication in extension. Through expert talks and panel discussions, attendees will gain insights into managing work-life balance, preventing burnout, and effectively sharing research, fostering a resilient and engaged extension community.

Presentations:

• 1:30 PM - 1:33 PM Pacific

  Introductory remarks - Part 1
  

  Presenting Author: Melissa Schreiner – Colorado State University
• 1:33 PM - 1:53 PM Pacific

  Points for success: Celebrating a career in extension entomology
  

  Presenting Author: Gary Hein – University of Nebraska-Lincoln
• 1:53 PM - 2:08 PM Pacific

  Balance beyond bugs
  

  Presenting Author: Melissa Schreiner – Colorado State University
• 2:08 PM - 2:23 PM Pacific

  The power of 'No' in extension
  

  Presenting Author: Jen Larsen (she/her/hers) – Oregon State University
• 2:23 PM - 2:38 PM Pacific

  The empath's guide to balancing care for yourself and your team
  

  Presenting Author: Gail A. Langellotto – Oregon State University
• 2:38 PM - 2:53 PM Pacific

  Yoga made me a better entomologist: How movement can support our career
  

  Presenting Author: Nicole Bell – University of Massachusetts
• 2:53 PM - 3:23 PM Pacific

  Panel discussion - Part 1
• 3:23 PM - 3:33 PM Pacific

  Break
• 3:33 PM - 3:36 PM Pacific

  Introductory remarks - Part 2
  

  Presenting Author: Max R. Schmidtbauer – Nachappa Lab Colorado State University
• 3:36 PM - 3:56 PM Pacific

  Extension in the press: Tips for talking to the media
  

  Presenting Author: Michael Skvarla – Pennsylvania State University

  Co-Author: Jonathan Larson – University of Kentucky
• 3:56 PM - 4:16 PM Pacific

  The importance of media in extension, the dos and don'ts
  

  Presenting Author: Midhula Gireesh – University of Tennessee
• 4:16 PM - 4:36 PM Pacific

  Reaching the masses: Extension communication strategies in the age of social media
  

  Presenting Author: David Coyle – Clemson University
• 4:36 PM - 4:56 PM Pacific

  Science, soundbites, and the swarm: Making entomology newsworthy
  

  Presenting Author: Emily Althoff – University of Missouri
• 4:56 PM - 5:30 PM Pacific

  Panel discussion - Part 2