Monthly Archives: May 2009

Canberra networking opportunity 4 June

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4 June 2009
6:00 pmto10:00 pm

Wondering who else is communicating science in Canberra? Wondering where they are, what they do, and what great ideas they can share?

This is an open invitation to anyone interested in meeting other professional science communicators and those interested in science communication — whether from government departments, research organisations or the private sector. Join us to meet new people and make professional contacts. Bring your colleagues or just bring
yourself –we’ll have an activity to get people talking.

Date: Thursday 4 June 2009
Time: 6:00pm
Location: King O’Malley’s Irish Pub, 131 City Walk, Canberra City.
Food: Some nibbles will be provided – gold coin donation gratefully received.

RSVPs appreciated (but not essential) – email Claire (claire.harris at csiro.au).

Marco Polo, Selenium, Myths and Reality

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19 May 2009
5:30 pmto7:00 pm

Professor Carl Schiesser
ARC Centre of Excellence for Free Radical Chemistry and Biotechnology

Join Professor Schiesser as he discusses his research and experience working with myths and realities, and the perception of free radicals amongst the community. Discover the latest science and research into the world of selenium and free radicals. Find out what Marco Polo has to do with the latest types of antihypertensives! 

Professor Carl Schiesser is Professor of Chemistry in the School of Chemistry at the University of Melbourne and Director of the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Free Radical Chemistry and Biotechnology. He is a knowledgeable and dynamic speaker, utilising everyday examples and illustrations from popular culture to engage audiences and communicate his research.

His presentations are useful for those working in science education and communication, or anyone who wants to hear about interesting research and battling common misconceptions.

 

Suitable for: Upper high school students and above

Where: Lotterywest Science Theatre, Scitech, 1st Floor, City West, Sutherland St, West Perth

When: 19 May 2009

5.30pm for a 5.45pm start, followed by refreshments

Cost: Free, but RSVP required by 15 May to Sarah Lau – sarahl@scitech.org.au

Hot Air – Communicating the science of climate change to business and government

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19 August 2009

· How do politics and economics affect communicating about climate change science? What about ideology?

· Is there a balance between ecological needs and economic needs when dealing with a changing climate?

· How do you communicate the link between ecology and the economy?

· Can science inform the economy and visa versa?

· Can a carbon emissions trading scheme be based on good science?

· How can scientists be more effective at communicating climate science to politicians, policy makers, industry leaders and business leaders?

· How can good science be brought into policy discussions about climate change?

· How can we communicate climate change science with politicians and industry and business leaders? And involve people in that discussion?

UWA Science Communication Book Club: 15 May

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15 May 2009
4:00 pmto5:00 pm

Have text books and journals taken over your bedside table?

Then take back the power of the written word – join the Science Communication Book Club and pick up a book guilt-free!

If you’ve found yourself putting off reading for fun, you should come along to the Inaugural Science Communication Book Club meeting for 2009. We’re forming a book club, discussing format and choosing a book, all with a civilized glass of wine/ beer/ soft drink and nibbles. Come along and have your say.

WHEN: 4pm Friday 15 May

WHAT: Science Communicaion Book Club

WHERE: Crawley campus
Centre for Learning Technology; Ground floor Physics building, near Fairway entrance #1
Enter via ramp between Physics and Geology, go down stairs to basement.