Using Social Media to Engage Communities with Research: Basics
Document Type
Article
Journal/Book Title/Conference
EDIS
Volume
2020
Issue
6
Publisher
U.S. Environmental Data and Information Service
Publication Date
11-3-2020
Abstract
This new 7-page publication of the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication defines social media, presents reasons for using it to share science, and identifies multiple platforms available for use now. We provide an introduction to and overview for a series on getting the most out of social media for sharing science or STEM, including agricultural research. Our primary goal is to assist people working through social media to broaden the community engaged with research. The series includes additional publications on social media planning, evaluating social media engagement, and social media for branding, among other topics. Written by Kathryn A. Stofer, Lisa Lundgren, Kirsten Hecht, and Tyus D. Williams.
Recommended Citation
Stofer, K. A., Lundgren, L., Hecht, K., & Williams, T. (2020). Using social media to engage communities with research: Basics. EDIS. doi: 10.32473/edis-wc361-2020