[bioundgrd] Free media workshop for early career researchers - Cambridge April 24

[Joyce Roberge]

Dear all

Sense About Science (www.senseaboutscience.org<http://www.senseaboutscience.org>) is now taking applications for a free “Standing up for Science” media workshop. Organized in collaboration with the Cambridge Science Festival it will take place at the Broad Institute in Cambridge on Tuesday 24th April. For more information and how to apply seehttp://www.senseaboutscience.org/data/files/VOYS_workshop_2012_Apr_24_Cambridge_flyer.pdf.

The “Standing up for Science” media workshops encourage early career researchers to get their voices heard in public debates about science. During the workshops they discuss concerns about speaking to the public and confront misconceptions about how the media works.  The workshop is for early career researchers in all sciences, engineering or medicine (PhD students, post-docs or equivalent in first job). It would be great if you could send this message below around to your early career researchers and encourage them to apply, and let me know if you do. If you have any questions, do let me or my colleague Leonor (international at senseaboutscience.org<mailto:international at senseaboutscience.org>) know.


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Sense About Science will be holding a Standing up for Science media workshop at the Broad Institute in Cambridge on Tuesday 24th April. This full day event (approx 10am – 4:30pm) is free and for early career researchers in all sciences, engineering and medicine (PhD students, post-docs or equivalent in first job).

During the workshop we combine discussion about science-related controversies in media reporting with practical guidance and tips for how to deal with the media. Please find further information at http://www.senseaboutscience.org/data/files/VOYS_workshop_2012_Apr_24_Cambridge_flyer.pdf

These workshops are very popular and places are limited. To apply send a CV and cover letter explaining your reasons for applying and stating any affiliations you hold to Leonor Sierrainternational at senseaboutscience.org<mailto:international at senseaboutscience.org>.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday March 14th 2012.
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Victoria Murphy
Events & Campaigns Officer
Sense About Science
www.senseaboutscience.org<http://www.senseaboutscience.org/>

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Joyce Roberge
Undergraduate Program
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Cambridge, MA 02139
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