25 June 2015 | ||
12:00 pm | to | 2:00 pm |
Life as a freelance science communicator
Date: Thursday 25 June 2015. Panel 12:00-13:00. Lunch 13:00-14:00.
Venue: Two Before Ten Cafe, Aranda Shops, Aranda, ACT, 2614
This event features professional insights from three Canberra freelancers, who will
discuss taming the financial and lifestyle challenges of running a freelance business.
Malini Devadas – MD Writing & Editing
Dr Malini Devadas earned a PhD in neuroscience before leaving academia for the world of publishing.
She now provides writing, editing and training services through her freelance business, MD Writing &
Editing.
Sarah Kellett – writer and editor, CSIRO publishing
Writer Sarah Kellett has worked as a freelancer for ABC Science Online, COSMOS, and Australian
Geographic, and is currently the Editor for CSIRO’s children’s science magazine Double Helix.
Stuart McMillen – cartoonist and comics artist
Freelance cartoonist Stuart McMillen, draws long-form comics inspired by social issues involving science,
ecology, and economics.
This event features talks, panel discussion and Q&A over a networking lunch.
This event is organised by Australian Science Communicators ACT Branch.
Entry is free, with attendees to pay for their own food and drinks. No RSVP needed.