Virtual Conference Presentation for the 2012 International Communication Association conference (Phoenix, AZ)

1. Navigating between
Academic and
Non-academic Worlds
J. Alison Bryant, Ph.D.

2. A Life in Translation/
Transition

3. Why I Believe in Navigation

4. Join the Conversation

5. Join the Conversation
• Industry Conferences (Volunteer!)
• Industry Magazines
• Industry Blogs
• Topic Area Summits

6. Speak the Language

7. Being a Translator
Provide
Translate
Be Succinct Actionable
Academese
Insights
Consider
Respect their Understand
their
Work their Issues
Constraints
Understand Be
Be Visual
Timelines Constructive
NOTE: These ideas are respectfully adapted from the ever-awesome David Kleeman from the American Center for Children and Media."

8. Build Your Brand

10. Engage in Partnerships

11. 5 Ways to Partner
Informal Formal
Partnerships Partnerships
Ad Hoc
Research
Intermediary D.Y.O.
Partners (Develop Your Own)

12. Developing Navigators

13. Our New Imperative as Educators
1. Acknowledge (and accept) the reality that not everyone
will be an academic (and that’s a good thing!)
2. Educate for both theory and practice (for everyone)
3. Develop and support programs that allow “toe-
dipping” (e.g., internships, symposia)
4. Foster a sense of community and giving back

14. Thank You!
Please
feel
free
to
contact
me
with
any
comments
or
ques4ons!
J.
Alison
Bryant
alison@playsciencelab.com
www.playsciencelab.com