Are you ready to amplify your voice as a geoscientist?
During the 5th International Professional Geology Conference (IPGC), the European Federation of Geologists (EFG) invites you to join a unique in-person training series designed to equip geoscientists with essential communication and public engagement skills.
The Geo-Ambassador Courses (Levels 1–3) are tailored for professionals and students who want to:
- Enhance their science communication skills
- Influence decision-makers effectively
- Promote the societal relevance of geosciences
You can register for the full series or attend individual courses on 6 and 7 November. Each course is available for just €50 for the IPGC participants.
ABOUT THE TUTOR
- Maureen Gallagher: Certified Geo-Ambassador, European Federation of Geologists
- Master of Public Administration, Truman School of Government and Public Affairs, University of Missouri
- Skilled science communicator with 35 years of experience as an ecologist and communicator across professional, government, and public sectors
COURSE 1: Becoming a Geo-Ambassador (Level 1)
DATE: 6 November 2025, 08:30-10:30 & 11:00-13:00 (4 hours)
This in-person training is designed for geoscientists ready to engage broader audiences through social media. The course covers social media types (commenter, reposter, primary poster), goal-setting, strategy building, and how to measure success through analytics. A second session helps participants develop their personal geoscience brand for professional communication.
Sessions:
- Session 1: Social Media Posting and Video Creation That Gets Noticed
- Session 2: Building Your Personal Geoscientist Brand
More information on Geo-Ambassador Level 1 here.
COURSE 2: Expanding Impact as a Geo-Ambassador (Level 2)
DATE: 6 November 2025, 14:00-18:00 (4 hours)
Take your skills further in this in-person session. Learn how to communicate effectively with public audiences and decision-makers, and build a tailored communications plan.
This session introduces public affairs communication essentials. Participants will learn how to:
- Scale messages for various government levels
- Understand audience needs
- Prepare tools like one-pagers and elevator speeches
Attendees are encouraged to bring a topic or example to develop their own communications outline.
More information on Geo-Ambassador Level 2 here.
COURSE 3: Streamlining Your Communications with a Focus on Government (Level 3)
DATE: 7 November 2025, 08:30–13:00 (4.5 hours)
This hands-on workshop guides geoscientists in developing tailored public affairs strategies with real-world applications.
Topics include:
- Outcome definition and target audience analysis
- SMART goal setting
- Writing effective one-pagers for legislative outreach
Participants will draft their own strategy based on a specific case or project.
More information on Geo-Ambassador Level 3 here.
Don’t miss this opportunity and register for the 3 GeoAmbassador courses here: https://www.5th-ipgc.com/courses-workshops
