The international competition – awarded by the journal Science and the US National Science Foundation (NSF) – recognises the year’s best images, videos and interactive games that convey complex science ideas. Winning entries must not only capture attention, but help the viewer grasp scientific research, when words alone might fall short. Deadly cucumber skin and a two-dimensional compound […]
Assistant Treasurer, Australian Science Communicators www.asc.asn.au
Location: anywhere in Australia with broadband internet access
Honorarium: $300 per year.
The ASC is seeking applications from members interested in the post of Assistant Treasurer.
The Assistant Treasurer will assist the ASC Treasurer, David Ellyard, to manage the financial matters of the Association. The position offers opportunities to increase one’s financial skills […]
LISTEN to the edited podcast: Communicating health and climate change (mp3)
In March 2012 ASC Victoria and the Australasian Medical Writers Association held a dinner conversation with leading researchers and communicators.
Discussion Panel:
Fiona Armstrong, Convener of the Climate and Health Alliance
Dr Marion Carey, VicHealth Senior Research Fellow at Monash Sustainability Institute
Amanda McKenzie, Communications Director at the Climate Commission
Facilitation – Ian […]
Also Au sci tweeps not attending Australian Science Communicators' conference, why not? It's on 27-29 Feb in Sydney. http://t.co/G0FqO7O4 #
[ 27 February 2012 to 29 February 2012. ] Science and art are not as far apart as you may think. A long history of visualising science entwines the two disciplines. At ASC2012 delegates will be able to learn how to make use of science art and visualisation when communicating scientific concepts and explore the transition between pure science and pure art.
Illustrations and graphics […]
[ 15 February 2012; 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] Due to its popularity in previous years ASC ACT is once again running: The Science of…..BEER!!!
Proudly presented by Lachlan McOmish, the owner of the Wig & Pen and supported by ASC ACT branch.
Our first social event of the year will be a great way for those new (and old) ASC members to meet and mingle at what is […]
Building healthy community engagement about the impacts of climate change. Melbourne. 6 March. 6-9pm. ASC + AMWA event http://t.co/SQ4EkMN9 #
[ 27 February 2012 to 29 February 2012. ] The relationship between scientists and the media can be difficult at best – and the disagreement over who is to blame for any difficulties seems endless. How fortunate for people on all sides that the ASC 2012 Conference offers so many opportunities to work through the differences and learn from each other!
In a recent blog […]
Cocktails in UTS’s new Great Hall? Café Scientific in a pub? Book Launch event of The Genome Generation? Pre-conference drinks with sci-comm up-and-comings?
Yes to all! The conference social calendar is now in place and we even offer a choice on the Tuesday evening.
First off is a relaxed pre-conference get-together at the Belgian Beer Café in […]
Brought to you by The Tall Poppy Campaign and Teach for Australia:
Event: Teach for Australia – Innovative pathways for outstanding science graduates
Monday 20 February, 2012
Royal Society Room at the SA Museum, North Terrace
12:30pm – 1:30pm (Lunch Included)
Speakers: Adam Buxton, Teach for Australia
Tessa Mudge, Alumni and Associate at Teach for Australia
Places are strictly limited and priority […]