Polar Science Communication: Challenges and Best Practices

Time: Thursday 23 October 2025 | 1:00pm – 4:30pm

Lead: Shannon McAllister

Goals of the Workshop:

This session will discuss best practices for communicating polar science information to the public; suggested tools, technologies, and resources; opportunities for collaboration; and potential solutions for overcoming communication barriers.

Workshop Agenda:

Part 1 – 1:00pm – 2:30pm

1. Introduction to Polar Science Communication: Presentation
   1. Overview
   2. Challenges and opportunities for communicating polar science
   3. Science communication best practices
   4. Examples of effective polar science communication
2. Data Visualization Activity: Thinking about Data Differently

Part 2 – 2:45pm – 4:30pm

3. Data Visualization and Storytelling with Data
   1. Beyond Graphs
   2. User Experience Design
   3. Contextualization
4. Tools, Technologies, & Resources: Interactive Discussion

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