[ 14 May 2010; 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm. ] Author Professor Julian Cribb discusses the science behind his book ‘Open Science’. CSIRO Discovery presents a series that celebrates authors from the Canberra region who publish in the science arena.
Discovery Science Writers Series: 9th May, Richard Stirzaker
[ 9 May 2010; 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Dr Richard Stirzaker discusses the science behind turning water, sunlight and nutrients into food in your own back yard. CSIRO Discovery presents a series that celebrates authors from the Canberra region who publish in the science arena.
Discovery Science Writers Series: 23 April, Dr Leo Joseph and Dr Libby Robin
[ 23 April 2010; 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm. ] Authors Dr Leo Joseph and Dr Libby Robin discuss the science behind their book ‘Boom and Bust: Bird Stories for a Dry Country’. CSIRO Discovery presents a series that celebrates authors from the Canberra region who publish in the science arena.
What do the public really think? + Victorian AGM
[ 20 April 2010; 6:00 pm; ] part 1: ASC Victorian Branch AGM 6pm for 6.15pm. Free drink for all members in attendance.
part II: What do the public really think?: public surveys, polls and focus groups 6.45pm for 7pm.
Canberra drinks – all invited (post-conference)
[ 10 February 2010; 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] if you’re interested in anything to do with communicating and science, come along for a social drink at University House
Bushfire science and journalism: Communicating when emotions run high
[ 7 February 2010 7:00 pm to 10 February 2010 10:00 pm. ] ASC presents a panel discussion about how bushfires have been communicated and reported. Featuring a bushfire scientist, a Walkley-award winning journalist, a radio journalist and a media manager, this event will explore reflections on the connections or conflicts between high emotions and the logic of science during bushfires
Final call for research-track papers on science communication for the ASC National Conference 7-10 February
[ 4 December 2009; 7:00 pm; 7:00 pm; ] This is the final call for papers for the research-track of the ASC National Conference at the Australian National University in Canberra from 7 to 10 February. The conference will enable science communication researchers and practitioners to share experiences and learn from each other. To register and check out the program, visit the ASC website [...]
Bushfire Science: communicating in an emotionally charged environment
[ 17 November 2009; 6:45 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Tuesday 17 November 2009, 6.45 for 7pm (note new venue)
Bushfire Science: communicating in an emotionally charged environment It is the nature of science to be objective and factual, to provide advice and information dispassionately, and report without personal bias or emotion. But how is science communicated at an emotionally charged time when people are looking [...]
ASC ACT branch AGM
[ 1 December 2009; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] The ASC ACT branch will be holding its Annual General Meeting to discuss the future of the branch and elect a new committee.
Stem Cells at the Pub
[ 22 November 2009; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] The Australasian Society for Stem Cell Research and ASC presents a panel discussion with Australia’s pioneering stem cell scientist Professor Alan Trounson, now President of the California Institute of Regenerative Medicine and other scientific and media experts. Free public event. Sunday 22 November, 7pm, Canberra Labour Club.
