Communicating Science - IFT.org

Food Science Advocate

You can make a difference in helping those around you—from friends and colleagues to media and politicians—better understand the value of science; however effectively communicating science is a complex task and an acquired skill. To help you take action, IFT collected and developed numerous resources that will support your efforts with unique audiences and circumstances.

Effectively Leverage Social Media and Email to Amplify Sound Food Science

To help you get started sharing scientific information across your social platforms, as well as via email, we’ve compiled the following document with tips, templates, and best practices.

Articles

Videos

It’s About Choices – Strategies for Effective Communication

Presented by Rosy McGillan, CMCO at the American Red Cross

The Trust Factor presented by Roxi Beck at The Center for Food Integrity

Annual Event Presentations

Consumer Distrust is a Myth! How Scientists Can Be at the Forefront and Curb Distrust Before It Happens

Communicating Science Through Storytelling

Effective Strategies to Communicate Science

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IFT Resources

Food Facts

Advocacy Toolkits

Are NOVA’s Critics Missing an Important Point?

Episode 17: How barley and the promise of upcycling can redefine the food sector’s approach to nutrition and sustainability – Sponsored by EverGrain

Episode 16: Career Conversations: Starting Your Career in the Food Space

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When it comes to cooking, it's an art and science! In the all-new Destination IFT at IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo, we are hosting cooking demos right on the expo floor. Cooking Up Science will provide attendees with insights and creative ways to put together different ingredients. Join Chef Charlie Baggs for these energizing 30-minute sessions on July 11 and 12. Secure your spot to experience this and so much more at the IFT FIRST Food Expo. https://hubs.la/Q01g01Vc0 #IFTFIRST

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Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)

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