Biotext writing and editing courses 2010

Would you like to be able to communicate complex information clearly and accurately? Would you like to be able to use editing skills to improve your own and other people’s work?

http://www.biotext.com.au/index.shtml Biotext, a leader in the field of science writing and editing, is offering the highly acclaimed http://www.biotext.com.au/services/T2_Sci_Writ_Edit.pdf Successful science writing and editing course in Brisbane and Canberra in 2010.

Cost: The cost is $480 including GST, and includes course notes, lunch, and morning and afternoon tea. A discount of 10% applies to full-time students.

Registration: Positions are limited, so please register your interest soon. Brisbane: 20 http://biotextbrisbane1.eventbrite.com/ April and 8 http://biotextbrisbane2.eventbrite.com/ September Canberra: 4 http://biotextcanberra.eventbrite.com/ May

Workplace training: If you have a number of staff who need to improve their writing skills, Biotext can provide tailored http://www.biotext.com.au/services/training.shtml training at your workplace for up to 15 participants.

What participants say – Best writing course I have ever attended. Scott, Brisbane. – Has helped immensely by providing a clear outline of what to be aware of when writing and editing. Katherine, Brisbane

Contact: If you have any questions about the course or would like a quote for workplace training, please contact Kylie Evans.

Meg Heaslop AE

Senior science information consultant | Biotext

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Biotext is a science information company offering research, writing and editing services, specialising in health, agriculture and environment.

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For ASC members in Adelaide: Understanding Water: People and Water Andrew Lothian, Christel Mex, Martin Shanahan Host: Simon Royal Tuesday 23 March 6-7.30pm The Science Exchange

Free – booking required. Go to http://peopleandwater.eventbrite.com The Understanding Water series continues with a look at the role of water in the development of the city of Adelaide. It’s a story punctuated by water shortage, damaging floods and water quality issues. What do the people of Adelaide think about water? How much we are prepared to pay for it? And how do these factors influence water management? Join our panel of experts and host Simon Royal to explore people’s interactions with water – water for drinking, cleansing, transport, recreation and fitness, health and restoration or image promotion. This event will highlight the fact that the economic, aesthetic and spiritual value of water must be included in any discourse on its sustainable management.

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Think B4U Print 1 ream of paper = 6% of a tree and 5.4kg CO2 in the atmosphere 3 sheets of A4 paper = 1 litre of water

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UWA Science Communication Friday Seminar

What do school field trips and fish welfare have in common?

They are both the subjects of science communication research. At this weeks’ seminar PhD students Sophia Bickford and Miriam Sullivan will present their research proposals.

Maximising benefits of field trips and guest speakers in secondary science education- Sophia Bickford

This research is motivated by a desire to help schools and informal science institutions maximise the educational benefit of their collaboration. It will involve case studies of Scitech and the Department of Environment and Conservation programs, as well as a statewide survey of science teachers.

The welfare of aquarium fish: Current issues, possible solutions and public implementation- Miriam Sullivan

How should scientists be communicating animal welfare issues? This research project uses aquarium fish as a case study to examine the different interpretations of animal welfare and if nature documentaries are really an effective science communcation tool.

WHERE: CLT Seminar Room, Physics Building UWA

Enter via ramp between Physics and Geography buildings. Go up ramp, through glass doors then down stairs to basement.

WHEN:_ Friday 19th March 2010_4pm

Seminars are followed by drinks, nibbles and an opportunity to chat.

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Attend this workshop to immerse yourself in different perspectives and programs in science communication. It’s organised by the RACI and the presentations will cover many topics although several will have a chemical twist (notably the roundtable sessions).

Attendance is free with morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided.

If you wish to attend, send an RSVP to Edwina (racinsw@chem.unsw.edu.au or (02) 9663 4960 (for numbers in catering).

THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN CHEMICAL INSTITUTE INC.

RACI NSW Branch 2010 Workshop:

Communicating Chemistry in 2011 – The International Year of Chemistry

Date: Saturday 27 March

Time: 9am to 5pm

Venue: Ground Floor Conference Room, Building 12, Riverside Corporate Park, CSIRO 11 Julius Avenue North Ryde

Program:

9:00 – 9:15 Registration and coffee

9:15 – 9:30 Welcome and Introduction (Adam Cawley)

9:30 – 10:00 Vicki Gardiner – An international and national perspective of the IYC

10:00 – 10:30 Dr Jesse Shore

Chemical attractions: How to communicate an appealing message

10:30 – 11:00 Chris Armstrong – NSW Government links & ScienceExposed

11:00 Morning Tea

11:30 – 12:00 Kylie Ahern – Media appeal and NSW Science Week

12:00 – 12:30 Sally Woollett

RACI and IYC: An Introspective Approach

12:30 – 1:00 Julie Haeusler – Communicating with Schools

1:00 Lunch

2:00 – 2:30 Darren Vogrig – CSIRO Education activities

2:30 – 3:00 Charles Fogliani – The ANCQ and National Chemistry Week

3:00 – 3:30 Roundtable Session 1

3:30 – 3:45 Roundtable 1 reports

3:45 – 4:00 Afternoon Tea

4:00 – 4:15 Roundtable Session 2

4:15 – 4:30 Roundtable 2 reports

4:30 Summary and closing remarks (Adam Cawley)

Roundtable Session 1

Group 1: Initiatives for RACI members (Events, Offers, etc.)

Facilitators – Vicki Gardiner and Sally Woolett

Group 2: Activities for Schools (ANCQ, Nyholm Lectures, Crystal Competition, Titration Competition)

Facilitators – Joseph Bevitt and Julie Haeusler

Group 3: Community Engagement (Science Week, Marvellous Molecules @ shopping centres, Press Releases, Articles)

Facilitators – Jessie Shore and Kylie Ahern

Group 4: Industry and Government involvement

Facilitators – Gary Bowman and Chris Armstrong

Group 5: University Engagement

Facilitators – Roger Read and Lachlan Yee

Roundtable Session 2

Recommendations from groups will be considered by each of the other groups to identify synergies between ideas that could be developed further. Participants will be able to change groups based on the reports from session 1 in order to provide detail to these ideas. Facilitators will need to stay with the same group for continuity.

Cheers,

Jesse

Jesse Shore, PhD

Prismatic Sciences

Science communicator

P: (02) 9810 2328 M: 0415 841 276 E: jesse@prismaticsciences.com W: http://www.prismaticsciences.com/ www.prismaticsciences.com

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Expressions of interest wanted for Environmental Advocacy position

Are you a strategic thinker and a passionate advocate for the environment?

We are looking for someone to develop and implement a strategy to promote organic and biodynamic agriculture as a solution to climate change and other pressing global problems (as per http://bio-agriculture.org).

You will need to be a highly-organised, self starter, with experience in – environmental advocacy – networking and lobbying – media and publicity – database development and management – fundraising

The position is based in Sydney and will be for 2 days per week initially, with a view to expanding to 5 days per week. Remuneration will be negotiated depending on skills and experience.

To find out more about this exciting opportunity, contact:

Erwin Berney Bio-agriculture Limited

Email: bioagriculture@bigpond.com Website: http://bio-agriculture.org

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If you are involved in the communication of climate change science, you might like to joint Tipping point.

Tipping point is an online community of climate change science communicators. It was established as a both a resource for this community, bringing relevant material together in one accessible place, and as a forum to ‘talk shop’.

What’s on Tipping point?

On Tipping point you will find discussions about topics relevant to communicating climate change science, examples and ideas from members of the community, and links to resources that have been identified by community members. Tipping point is a Ning network.

Who’s on Tipping point?

Tipping point members are communicators who, in the course of their daily work, have to communicate the science of climate change. Tipping point can only be accessed by invitation.

Who’s running Tipping point?

Tipping point is an initiative of Karen Pearce, of Bloom Communication. Karen worked in climate change communication at CSIRO, the Bureau of Meteorology and the Australian Greenhouse Office (now the Department of Climate Change) before establishing her own business in 2007. Karen continues to work with CSIRO, the Bureau and other government agencies on climate change and natural resource management projects.

If you’d like to join Tipping point follow this link: http://ccsciencecomms.ning.com/?xgi=4KZakxlo5ZUqyb

If you have any queries about Tipping point, don’t hesitate to contact me.

Cheers

Karen

Karen Pearce | Bloom Communication

P: 02 6885 3791 | M: 0402 845 300 | PO Box 1240 Dubbo NSW 2830

www.bloomcommunication.com.au

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