[SEMCO] Workshop: Science in the Community - June 22

[Surgeon-Rogers, Tonna-Marie (DCR)]

Science in the Community: Tools and Techniques

Wednesday, June 22
WHOI, Quissett Campus
Carriage House

A survey by the National Science Foundation reveals that 90% of Americans report being very interested in new scientific discoveries and innovations, but only 15% feel well informed about the science that happens around them.  Part of what is needed to close this gap is better communication and translation of science to the public.  In addition, organizations that fund scientific research are increasingly looking to connect how the science they fund will benefit the wider community.

This workshop is designed to:


1)      equip the scientific community with tools and techniques to communicate science to target audiences with greater precision and impact, and

2)      provide researchers and educators with information that can be used to develop more robust and creative outreach efforts and broader impacts components of research studies and proposals.

Who Should Attend: scientists, researchers, science educators, graduate students, federal and state agency staff, non-profit organizations

Register at http://www.waquoitbayreserve.org/eventshow.aspx?eventid=317

*See attached flyer for more details.*

Please spread the word to individuals who communicate science to different audiences.

Kind regards,
Tonna-Marie Rogers
Coastal Training Program Coordinator
Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
Tel: 508-457-0495 ext. 110

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