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J. Alison Bryant - Navigating between academic and non-academic worlds

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Virtual Conference Presentation for the 2012 International Communication Association conference (Phoenix, AZ)

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Navigating between Academic and Non-academic Worlds J. Alison Bryant, Ph.D.
A Life in Translation/ Transition
Why I Believe in Navigation
Join the Conversation
Join the Conversation ≒ Industry Conferences (Volunteer!) ≒ Industry Magazines ≒ Industry Blogs ≒ Topic Area Summits
Speak the Language
Being a Translator Provide Translate Be Succinct Actionable Academese Insights Consider Respect their Understand their Work their Issues Constraints Understand Be Be Visual Timelines Constructive NOTE: These ideas are respectfully adapted from the ever-awesome David Kleeman from the American Center for Children and Media."
Build Your Brand
J. Alison Bryant - Navigating between academic and non-academic worlds
Engage in Partnerships
5 Ways to Partner Informal Formal Partnerships Partnerships Ad Hoc Research Intermediary D.Y.O. Partners (Develop Your Own)
Developing Navigators
Our New Imperative as Educators 1. Acknowledge (and accept) the reality that not everyone will be an academic (and thats a good thing!) 2. Educate for both theory and practice (for everyone) 3. Develop and support programs that allow toe- dipping (e.g., internships, symposia) 4. Foster a sense of community and giving back
Thank You! Please feel free to contact me with any comments or ques4ons! J. Alison Bryant alison@playsciencelab.com www.playsciencelab.com

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J. Alison Bryant - Navigating between academic and non-academic worlds

  • 1. Navigating between Academic and Non-academic Worlds J. Alison Bryant, Ph.D.
  • 2. A Life in Translation/ Transition
  • 3. Why I Believe in Navigation
  • 5. Join the Conversation ≒ Industry Conferences (Volunteer!) ≒ Industry Magazines ≒ Industry Blogs ≒ Topic Area Summits
  • 7. Being a Translator Provide Translate Be Succinct Actionable Academese Insights Consider Respect their Understand their Work their Issues Constraints Understand Be Be Visual Timelines Constructive NOTE: These ideas are respectfully adapted from the ever-awesome David Kleeman from the American Center for Children and Media."
  • 11. 5 Ways to Partner Informal Formal Partnerships Partnerships Ad Hoc Research Intermediary D.Y.O. Partners (Develop Your Own)
  • 13. Our New Imperative as Educators 1. Acknowledge (and accept) the reality that not everyone will be an academic (and thats a good thing!) 2. Educate for both theory and practice (for everyone) 3. Develop and support programs that allow toe- dipping (e.g., internships, symposia) 4. Foster a sense of community and giving back
  • 14. Thank You! Please feel free to contact me with any comments or ques4ons! J. Alison Bryant alison@playsciencelab.com www.playsciencelab.com