April 24th "Standing up for Science" media workshop at Broad

[Dana Bresee Keeth]

Forwarded message for MIT Postdocs (Note - this event is not sponsored 
by MIT - see below and
http://www.senseaboutscience.org/data/files/VOYS_workshop_2012_Apr_24_Cambridge_flyer.pdf):


*STANDING UP FOR SCIENCE Media Workshop
FRIDAY 24TH APRIL 2012 | AT THE BROAD INSTITUTE, CAMBRIDGE, MA*

- Are you PASSIONATE about your RESEARCH?
- Do you think it is important for GOOD SCIENCE and EVIDENCE to be 
communicated to a wider audience?
- What can you do to address SCIENTIFIC MISCONCEPTIONS and MISINFORMATION?

*This full day event is FREE and open to early career researchers in all 
sciences, engineering and medicine (PhD students, post-docs or 
equivalent in first job)*

- Science in the media: What happens when research announcements go 
wrong; statistics are manipulated; risk factors are distorted; or 
discussions become polarised?
- What journalists are looking for: How do journalists approach stories 
and balance the need for news and entertainment with reporting science? 
And deal with accusations of polarising debates and misrepresenting
facts?
- Standing up for science; the nuts and bolts: This session offers 
practical guidance for early career researchers to get their voices 
heard in debates about science; how to respond to bad science when you 
see it; and top tips for if you come face-to-face with a journalist!

The Standing Up for Science workshops have been held in the UK since 
2005. This will be the first full-day workshop in the US and 
participants will be invited to join the newly formed Voice of Young 
Science USA network.

*TO APPLY: Send a CV and short COVER LETTER to Leonor Sierra 
(international at senseaboutscience.org) by WEDNESDAY 14TH MARCH 2012. Our 
workshops are very popular and there are limited places available.

More information: 
http://www.senseaboutscience.org/data/files/VOYS_workshop_2012_Apr_24_Cambridge_flyer.pdf*
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