Science communication workshop
June 19, 2013
The National Science Foundation is inviting UA faculty, staff and students, and members
of the public to attend “Science: Becoming the Messenger,” a free, one-day workshop
designed to improve their ability to inform the public about science.
The workshop will equip attendees with the same proven skills and techniques communications
professionals use to influence people’s thinking and attitudes, and to win support
for research. Led by three experienced science communicators, the interactive event
will cover the communications spectrum, from crafting a message to delivering it using
both traditional and new media.
The workshop will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on July 17 in the Wood Center
Ballroom. A selected group of interested applicants will be invited for more advanced
one-on-one training the following day, including activities like mock slide presentations,
press conferences and media interviews.
There is no fee for the workshop, but advance registration is required. Register here or see more details about the event.
Alaska EPSCoR is also making a limited amount of travel funding available to attendees from outside
the Fairbanks area. Fill out the application form online.