Follow up with anyone you met (either in-person or virtually) to connect by following them and sending a direct message to say hello.Search for other posts from the conference hashtag and like/retweet the ones that you like.Check out your notifications and follow up by answering any questions, liking comments, and seeing who has shared your Tweets.Don’t let Tweeting distract you from participating at the conference.(Just don’t forget to put on your pants and clear away the week’s worth of coffee cups off the desk.) If online, screenshots can work in a similar way, or a selfie of how you are viewing from home. Take pictures of the event and the folks you interact with.Avoid sharing personal details shared during a talk and stick to the academic thread of their topic.Be clear when using direct quotes versus paraphrasing.Use Twitter handles for presenters as well as their full name and title of their paper.Either way it’s a great chance to meet them (and get their Twitter handle). Ask permission from each presenter BEFORE they begin so that you are clear what is okay to share publicly, and respect their decision if they say ‘No’.Tweet your own research and ask others to take pictures and Tweet as well.Check event site for any specific live-tweeting rules for sensitive topics and pending publications.Bonus: Searching the conference hashtag brings up related posts, offering new accounts to follow and opportunities join the Twitter conversation of other conference attendees (hooray for virtual networking). * BEFORE using any hashtag, do a quick search on Twitter to be sure you are engaging in the correct conversation. Use the conference hashtag* on EVERY tweet you send.Add your Twitter handle to your business card or other online profiles.Mentoring tips, lab advice, writing progress, or generally supportive anecdotes. Share relevant professional content of your own.Like posts and retweet anything that relates to the conference. Follow the conference and any organizations that sponsor the event.That means -> Nice looking and current headshot, focus of research in profile including your field and institution, and a brave readiness to be yourself (with the kind of filter you would use in a job interview, with the Dean, for example). Set up your social media account, or refresh your current profile.Connecting on Twitter During Conference Seasonįollow this guide for a quick reference of using social media to engage and interact during conference season (whether in-person or virtual).
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