Translating science into action

Science is a discipline that can make a major difference to society, but scientific results often need some help to be translated into actions. This joint event considers the different disciplines that help convert science content into actions in the community:

– Extension officers are educating farmers about scientific research that can improve their crop yields and farming practices

– Interpretation experts are informing the community about scientific research that helps study and protect natural resources

– Science communicators are promoting scientific research that is making a difference to our health, society and economy.

Join representatives of these three disciplines to discuss the different challenges and techniques involved, and the similarities and differences between them. A panel of experts representing the Australian Science Communicators, the Australasia-Pacific Extension Network and Interpretation Australia will provide an overview of their disciplines, and will discuss how they would tackle a hypothetical situation in the community.

Date: Thursday 1 July from 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm Venue: CSIRO Discovery, Black Mountain site, Clunies Ross St, Acton Price: $5 for APEN/IA/ASC members, $10 for non-members, including refreshments RSVP (for catering): ASCcanberra@gmail.com

For more information, including speaker details, see http://www.asc.asn.au/2010/06/science-into-action/

EXPERIENCED COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER – MEDICAL/SCIENTIFIC FOCUS

Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI) was Australia’s first dedicated paediatric research facility and continues to be one of the nation’s most highly regarded independent medical research centres. Located at Westmead, its research focuses on the areas of embryonic development and birth defects, cancer, nerve cell signalling and gene therapy. CMRI’s research programs are supported by state of the art facilities and dynamic, committed research and support staff; our achievements are made possible by a network of community supporters and the Jeans for Genes® fundraising campaign.

CMRI is currently seeking the services of an experienced Communications Officer to join its Science Communications team to provide expert scientific and corporate writing, editing and media liaison as well as supporting its community awareness and fundraising activities.

As the successful applicant, you will have the following skills and attributes; .A minimum of five (5) years experience in professional writing in relation to science, medicine and research ·Tertiary qualifications in communication, marketing, PR or a related discipline. ·Demonstrated ability to provide, under limited direction as a member of a small team, high quality, timely and professional science and/or corporate writing and editing. ·Experience producing written material for specific audiences including scientists, collaborators, supporters and donors, government and industry stakeholders, and the public. ·Experience producing promotional and display material and provision of support for promotional events. ·Experience in media liaison, developing and executing an appropriate PR strategy and writing press releases. ·A sound understanding of the concepts and terminology common in science and medicine. ·Ability to work to deadlines and high attention to detail ·Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and professional organisation that is experiencing exciting growth. You will be provided with a competitive remuneration package in accordance with qualifications and experience. Additional benefits include the provision of private medical health insurance, a Public Benevolent Institution salary packaging scheme and participation in an employer-contributed superannuation fund. Applications including a cover letter (citing Position No. 10/10), resume and the contact details of two professional referees should be submitted to:

Human Resources Manager Children’s Medical Research Institute Email: recruitment@cmri.com.au

Applications must be received by Friday, 30th June 2010Further information on CMRI may be found at www.cmri.org.au and www.jeansforgenes.org.au. Enquiries regarding this position can be directed to Annette Delaney on 8865-2921.

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TONIGHT

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The Future of Journalism

The Internet, digital technology and the rise of social networking have changed consumer demand and work opportunities for journalists forever. Join AMWA Victoria members for a discussion on what the media world is today and what it may be tomorrow.

Guest speaker: Louise Connor, Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance, Branch Secretary Victoria

When: Tuesday 22 June @ 6.30 pm Where: The Clare Cafe Bar Bistro 421 Rathdowne St, Carlton Cost: Free for AMWA members, $10 for non-members Drinks and meals at pub prices

RSVP: to L.E. Ohman leohman1@bigpond.net.au or Jacinta Miller membership@medicalwriters.org

Marketing and Communications Officer – HEW Level 6 – St Lucia

SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS AND PHYSICS

The School of Mathematics and Physics is part of the Faculty of Science. Through its disciplines, the School aims to provide a stimulating and rewarding environment in which staff can teach creatively and students can learn successfully. The School hosts a number of research centres and is also an active partner in many multidisciplinary research groups both within, and external to the University.

The role The successful appointee will design, develop and implement marketing communications strategies, organise events and be responsible for print and web publications.

The person Applicants should possess a degree in marketing, communications or a related discipline plus at least 2-3 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education/training. The appointee must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Remuneration The remuneration package will be in the range $59,464 – $64,077 p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of 17% (total package will be in the range $69,572 – $74,970 p.a.). This is a full- time, fixed term appointment until 31 December 2010 at HEW level 6.

Contact Obtain the position description and selection criteria online . To discuss the role contact Mr Chris Shannon telephone 07-3365 3272 or email chris.shannon@uq.edu.au

Send applications to Ms Joanne Ryan, School of Mathematics and Physics, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Qld 4072, or email j.ryan@uq.edu.au

Applications close 9 July 2010

Reference No 3011346

Lynelle Ross Phone: (07) 3346 9935 | Fax: (07) 3365 3328 | Email: l.ross@smp.uq.edu.au

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Message from Monica Yeung, myeung@gondwana-dreaming.com – please get back to Monica if you have any questions

http://www.aesc2010.gsa.org.au/

*If you are still wondering if the AESC is the conference for you, wonder no more.** Here is all you need to know:

TEN REASONS TO ATTEND THE AESC*

– Learn new stuff 6 concurrent themes http://www.aesc2010.gsa.org.au/index.html, integrated poster sessions – Don’t be boring! → go to sessions on topics outside your area of expertise → definitely go to the plenary talksscheduled at the start of each day Monday, Belinda Robinson (APPEA) will talk on oil and gas Tuesday, Patrick De Deckker (ANU), will tell us about climate change Wednesday, Rob Hough (CSIRO) will reveal his latest insights into colloidal gold Thursday, Martin Brasier (Oxford University) will entertain us with tales from the Ediacaran. – Have fun The convention dinner http://www.aesc2010.gsa.org.au/social.html will be held in spectacular ANZAC Hall at the Australian War Memorial • sit under the wing of the famous G for George Lancaster bomber • sit next to the Japanese midget submarine • dine within sight of the left boot of the Red Baron → enjoy award winning wines from Canberra vineyards → ONLY $120 a seat – includes transport to and from the venue → and NO speeches! – Do new things → Take a field trip under Parliament House(you’re in for a surprise) → Tour to mysterious Lake George- where does that water go and the wine come from? → Visit the Nationals: Museum, Gallery, Library or Portrait Gallery that is → Take a trip to the ski fields → Visit the cellar doors of famous local wineries Alternatively, if Parliament is sitting, go along to watch or heckle. – Win prizes at the Geotrivia night Quizmaster, Tony Eggleton, will test your general geo-knowledge • Food, drinks, prizes and plenty of laughs • Don’t know the answer? A funny answer could still win you a prize! → Tables of 6 can be pre-planned, or simply make up a team on arrival → Tickets @$35 must be pre-purchased on registration (or before, on-line http://www.aesc2010.gsa.org.au/registration.html). – Enjoy the exhibition booths • Posters, food and drinks all located in the exhibition hall of the National Convention Centre. • Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea are included in your registration fee → Miss nothing, it’s all served right where all the action is. – Support the Student Event: Education and Careers Don’t miss it • Geoscience Australia, 4 – 6 pm Monday July 5th. IT’S FREE! • Students, teachers, parents and members of the general public all welcome http://www.aesc2010.gsa.org.au/social.html • Meet with professionals from all around Australia → Discover what careers exist and what study pathways to take → Short talks and exhibits to enjoy → See Geoscience Australia’s superb collections of minerals, rocks, fossils and maps → Tour the Tsunami Warning Centre and the SHRIMP mass spectrometer → Walk through 4,600 million years of Earth history – it’s easy! – Geogoss Conferences are all about networking • AESC opportunities abound to catch up with old friends and meet new ones • Poster sessions, lunch, session breaks, the dinner and many more → Find out who is who, who is doing what, where and why. You know you want to. – Be involved Want to have your say in the running of some or all of the GSA ? → Attend the AGM and learn how things work in the society → Join a workshop or a specialist group meeting Don’t be afraid, you won’t be press-ganged into: • serving on the national executive committee • joining a specialist group • running an event … not unless you want to, of course! – Something for everyone. Nothing for you? How wrong could you be! • There are special sessions on a variety of topical themes → salinity, hazards, education → AuScope, IODP, resource security → groundwater, other planets, palaeomagnetism and more. – No regrets. Be there http://www.aesc2010.gsa.org.au/index.html and you won’t be disappointed …

*Join us in Canberra for the AESC on the 4-8 July 2010. It’s not too late to register: http://www.aesc2010.gsa.org.au/registration.html*

The Geological Society of Australia (GSA) encourages you to join us in Canberra for a capital experience. Register now!

AESC Chair, Brad Pillans

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posted on behalf of the Australasian Medical Writers Association

The Future of Journalism

The Internet, digital technology and the rise of social networking have changed consumer demand and work opportunities for journalists forever. Join AMWA Victoria members for a discussion on what the media world is today and what it may be tomorrow.

Guest speaker: Louise Connor, Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance, Branch Secretary Victoria

When: Tuesday 22 June @ 6.30 pm Where: The Clare Cafe Bar Bistro 421 Rathdowne St, Carlton Cost: Free for AMWA members, $10 for non-members Drinks and meals at pub prices

RSVP: to L.E. Ohman leohman1@bigpond.net.au or Jacinta Miller membership@medicalwriters.org

The Future of Journalism At a time of massive restructure of our industry and the introduction of new technologies, new consumer demands and changed work opportunities for journalists we all need to consider what the media world is today and what it may be tomorrow. We also need to consider the impact on our communities and our profession. What will the role of a journalist be in 10 or 20 years? MEAA Branch Secretary Louise Connor will discuss the Alliance’s Life in the Clickstream: Future of Journalism project and how journalists can find a way to flourish in this challenging new environment. For background see the website www.thefutureofjournalism.org.au

Looking for an experienced, senior communicator/comms manager for established research agency. CRC experience is desirable. Ring or email me for further details.

Julian Cribb FTSE

Julian Cribb & Associates

ph +61 (0)2 6242 8770 or 0418 639 245

http://www.sciencealert.com.au/jca.html

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Hi ASC-ers

An interesting piece by Jonathan Holmes on the ABC’s Drum.

He’s talking about the tendency of reporters to avoid objective analysis of issue. Instead they simply report on the stances taken by both sides in a conflict.

It’s easy, undemanding and keeps them out of trouble.

“But supposing that one side in a dispute – any dispute – could be, with a bit of digging, shown to be objectively wrong, and the other right? Suppose one side is making claims that can be shown, without departing from the most rigorous standards of objective journalism, to be grossly exaggerated? Suppose, for that matter, that both sides are? Isn’t it the ‘objective’ journalist’s job to tell us so?”

Holmes is talking about the mining tax debate, but it’s just as relevant for science issues.

It’s at:

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/06/17/2929131.htm?site=thedrum

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