Using Twitter to communicate science can help scientists connect with a global network of colleagues, have real-time discussions around conferences or events using hashtags, and amplify their research. While Twitter may seem unconventional, finding other scientists already on the platform and using it to supplement traditional outreach can help convince bosses of its benefits through leading by example rather than just explaining its potential.

1. Using Twitter to communicate science (& how to convince your boss it's a good idea) Alan Cann School of Biological Sciences University of Leicester www.microbiologybytes.com/blog/about

2. What it is and what it's not conversation broadcast

3. It's not about celebs

4. It’s a realtime medium

5. It’s a personal learning network There are plenty of scientists on Twitter. Use search to find them. Have conversations.

6. Events backchannel - social amplification "viral” #hashtags

7. It’s not new Twitter isn't new - it's a supplement to what you should already be doing.

8. How to convince your boss it's a good idea? By example. “ Just do it”

9. This Talk: www. slideshare . net/AJCann Scott Wilson: Presence: www. slideshare .net/scottw/presence More stuff