Free, Online Writing Workshop for Scientists from the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science, Scientific American and the Kavli Foundation

[Meghan Huber]

*On behalf of the MIT Office of Foundation Relations...*


Dear Faculty and Colleagues,



To help more scientists share their expertise with the public, the Alan
Alda Center for Communicating Science, Scientific American, and the Kavli
Foundation are launching a no-cost online course on blogging and op-ed
writing for magazines, newspapers and other news outlets.



The 10-week course includes live, interactive, and web-based instruction,
as well as feedback on writing assignments by Alda Center instructors and
Scientific American editors. Successful assignments will be considered for
publication on Scientific American's guest blog. The program will culminate
with a special gathering in New York City in Fall 2018, where course
participants will network with instructors, science communication experts
and peers as well as staff from the Alda Center, Scientific American, and
the Kavli Foundation.





ABOUT THE PARTNERS:



Scientific American – Scientific American is the longest continuously
published magazine in the U.S., and has been bringing its readers unique
insights about developments in science and technology for more than 170
years. The award-winning authoritative source for the science discoveries
and technology innovations that matter, more than 150 Nobel laureates have
written for Scientific American. It publishes in 14 local language editions
and is read in more than 30 countries. Scientific American has 3.5 million
print and tablet readers worldwide, 7.5 million global online unique
visitors monthly, and a social media reach of 3.5+ million.



Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University –
Established by renowned actor, writer, director and communication pioneer
Alan Alda, the Alda Center is leading the way to develop new and effective
methods for training scientists to tell their stories and engage the
public, policy makers, funders and others outside their own disciplines.
Over 8,000 scientists around the world have been trained by the Center’s
instruction team. The Alda Method is grounded in improvisational theater,
which inspires authenticity, connection and spontaneity rather than
prescribed body language and tone of voice.



The Kavli Foundation – Established in 2000, The Kavli Foundation is
dedicated to advancing science for the benefit of humanity and promoting
increased public understanding and support for scientists and their work.
The Foundation's mission is implemented through an international program of
research institutes, professorships, symposia and other initiatives in the
fields of astrophysics, nanoscience, neuroscience and theoretical physics.
The Foundation also supports programs aimed at empowering the communication
of science to the public, including the online Alda-Kavli Learning Center
for Science Communication. It is also a founding partner of the
international Kavli Prizes.





ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:



   - The course is open to scientists at the post-doc level and higher (no
   graduate students) and will likely require 5-10 hours per week of
   commitment.
   - Only 12 scientists will be accepted for each session, beginning Fall
   2017 and Spring 2018 (dates TBA).
   - There is no cost to participate, as the course is sponsored by the
   Kavli Foundation.
   - No educational credit will be given for completion.





IMPORTANT DATES:



   - Applications will be accepted from June 26, 2017 *through July 31,
   2017.*
   - Applications do not need to route through MIT’s Office of Sponsored
   Programs; candidates will apply directly to the program:

http://www.aldakavlilearningcenter.org/application-share-your-science





MORE INFORMATION AND LINKS:



   - More information about the program: http://www.
   aldakavlilearningcenter.org/learn/blogging2017
   <http://www.aldakavlilearningcenter.org/learn/blogging2017>
   - Press release: http://www.aldakavlilearningcenter.org/
   explore/scientific-american-and-alan-alda-center-
   communicating-science-stony-brook-university
   <http://www.aldakavlilearningcenter.org/explore/scientific-american-and-alan-alda-center-communicating-science-stony-brook-university>







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