What does it mean to tell scientific stories that connect, inspire, and spark change?
Digital Narrative Project – https://digitalnarrativeproject.carrd.co/
At Dinacon: July 11-22nd, 2025, Node Leader
Project: Digital Narrative: Authentic Storytelling in a New Era
Guiding Questions: At Dinacon this year, I will be exploring what it means to communicate our discoveries, insights, and work digitally or physically using creative mediums.
- What does it mean to communicate scientific discovery?
- How do we tell stories grounded in discovery that move people and draw them in, tying them closer to conservation?
- What stories and communication techniques spark ACTION?!
- Are digital stories the right medium for us to continue to work with? How can we move past the brainrot of reels to create media that moves, and drives folks into the real, tangible world?
These are the questions we will be pondering together, culminating in different approaches to document work and bring home authentic stories we can share with global audiences.
Workshop Description: Science communication may be the crux of our time when it comes to dissemination of critical information and connecting deeply with new ideas. In this workshop, learn and practice interviewing your Digital Naturalism peers and gain familiarity with technical tools that can assist you in creating immersive and authentic digital stories to share your work with global audiences.
Come ready with your charged laptop, phone, or personal device, as well as any audio recording equipment you have. A good pair of headphones works great, and bring a photo-taking device or microphone if you have it.
Personal note: I came to Dinacon 5 years ago, and can’t wait to reunite with so many important people in my life! And YOU!
Connect:
Find me at @em_volk in Instagram (personal account), on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-volk-connect/, and additional links at https://digitalnarrativeproject.carrd.co/
