2/18 Standing Up For Science - free Media Workshop in Boston

[Dana Bresee Keeth]

Forwarded information; also see attached for those interested.
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Dear all

Sense About Science USA is now accepting applications for a free 
Standing Up For Science media workshop in Boston on *Wednesday February 
18, 2015*.

It would be great if you could send the message below around to your 
early career researchers or colleagues who might be interested and 
encourage them to sign-up.

/Are you under pressure to engage with the media? Short on time or feel 
you're not an expert? This workshop will address those concerns, equip 
you to address scientific misconceptions, and help you communicate good 
science and evidence to a wider audience./
*
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*University of Massachusetts, Boston
9:30am - 4:15pm, Wednesday February 18, 2015 *

This free full day workshop is open to PhD students, post-docs, or 
equivalent in industry, in science, engineering and medicine. Further 
information here 
<http://www.senseaboutscience.org/data/files/VoYS/2015/Standing_up_for_Science_media_workshop_Boston_2015Feb18.pdf>. 
*To apply*: Email Neda Afsarmanesh (neda at sensci.org 
<mailto:neda at sensci.org>). *Space is limited, please apply by Monday 
February 6.*

/Do you think it is important for good science and evidence to be 
correctly communicated to the public?
//What can be done to address scientific misconceptions and misinformation?
//How can early career researchers like you make a difference?/

A chance to hear from a panel of experts including scientists, 
journalists, and a media relations officer, who will share insights and 
ask questions about communicating science to the public and respond to 
concerns about participating in public discussion about science.

*TO APPLY: *Email Neda Afsarmanesh (neda at sensci.org 
<mailto:neda at sensci.org>) explaining why you would like to attend the 
workshop.  Please include your institution, your current position and 
any other affiliations.

Hope to see you there!

Best wishes

Victoria Murphy
Programme Manager

*Sense About Science, UK
*/Science and evidence in the hands of the public/

www.senseaboutscience.org 
<http://www.senseaboutscience.org/> |@senseaboutsci |@voiceofyoungsci


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