Publicity

  • Provide publicity in the state through newspapers, newsletters, and local and state          organizations.  Determine opportunities for publicity at statewide science events, such as science fairs, Olympiads, other science conferences.  Provide for a presence at these     events for publicizing the conference (may be able to coordinate with other board members who are attending these events)
  • Provide publicity information to Reflector editor to be included in the Reflector. 
  • Provide text to Business Manager for NCSTA email blasts.  Provide a timeline for sending email blasts.  (Continuously during 12 months before the conference)
  • Provide information to social media chairperson to be posted on Facebook, Twitter, etc.  Prepare a timeline for these posts.
  • Provide for photography at the conference and the awards ceremony. 
  • Make sure all photos are forwarded to the web master to be posted on the web site.
  • Attempt to secure TV and newspaper coverage of the conference.
  • Be available for any media questions on site.
  • Prepare a spreadsheet of information with name, email and any other contact information of people to be contacted in subsequent years.
  • Provide an example press release for teachers to use in their district.