Registration is now open for SciComm 2018 conference March 23-25 on the University campus in Lincoln. Gain training in effective science communication, learn about cutting-edge research and education tools, forge connections and receive feedback.
For more information or to register, click the link below.
SciComm 2018 features numerous notable activities:
Friday, March 23
*Professional Development Workshops: AAAS, Portal to the Public (PopNet), Improv for Scientists (Friends of Joe's Big Idea) and Summing-up Your Science in 90 Seconds
*Student Lightning Talk competition on the following topics: climate change, vaccines, evolution. NPR's Joe Palca and Maddie Sofia will judge and participate in feedback and discussion following talks.
*Evening Film Festival
Saturday, March 24
*Keynote address by Dr. Jacqueline Gill from the Climate Change Institute.
*Morning of talks on topics encompassing Informal STEM Learning, Science Communication Research, K-12 STEM, Disciplinary-Based Education Research (DBER), Science and Media and Broader Impacts.
*A special question and answer panel with local NPR and NET staff on the theme CRISPR and the News.
*A Community Science Festival - an opportunity to engage the public (or yourself) in hands-on science activities.
*Nerd Nite - organized and run by UNL graduate students and attended by NPR member station staff, Joe Palca, and Maddie Sofia (NPR SWAG will be handed out!)
Sunday, March 25
*Keynote address by NPR's Joe Palca.
*Morning of talks on topics encompassing Informal STEM Learning, Science Communication Research, K-12 STEM, Disciplinary-Based Education Research (DBER), Science and Media and Broader Impacts.
More details at: https://go.unl.edu/7spp