‘Science in Society’ Science Communication Workshop
We invite you to attend a ‘Science in Society’ science communication workshop on 23 February at Waipuna Lodge, Mt Wellington, Auckland.
The LENScience team at the Liggins Institute (University of Auckland) are holding a workshop to facilitate discussion around effective communication and the translation of science in the community.
The workshop comprises sessions titled:
- In conversation with the community
- Who communicates science with whom?
- Creating and sustaining momentum.
Speakers have been chosen for their involvement in science communication activities outside of the university environment, having partnered with schools and community groups to create a greater understanding of current health, environmental and science issues.
Each presentation will be between 15-20 minutes long, and each session includes either a panel discussion or a wider discussion amongst attendees.
Presenters include:
- Professor Massimiano Bucchi (University of Trento, Italy), an internationally recognised expert on public understanding of science and science communication.
- Professor Blakely Brown (University of Montana, USA), a researcher interested in nutritional and chronic disease prevention, maternal-child health, childhood obesity and diabetes prevention, and community based participatory research methods in Native American populations.
- Jacquie Bay (Liggins Institute, University of Auckland), the founder of LENScience, an innovative science education programme that creates opportunities for schools and scientists to work together to promote the development of scientific literacy and enable the translation of scientific knowledge into community understanding.
- Professor Peter Dearden (University of Otago), Director of Genetics Otago and 2014 Callaghan Medal for achievements in science communication award winner.
The full list of speakers and the workshop timetable is:
Pre-meeting coffee from 9:45am |
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Session 1: In conversation with the community |
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10:00-10:20 |
Why? The role of Science in Society |
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10:20-10:40 |
What is the legacy of five decades of science communication research? |
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10:40-11:00 |
Understanding theoretical frameworks underpinning initiation and continuation of dialogue with communities |
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11:00-11:20 |
Case study – Allan Wilson Centre: Lessons from Tolaga Bay |
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11:20-12:00 |
Panel discussion: opportunities and challenges |
Lead: Jacquie Bay |
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Lunch break (12:00-1:00) |
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Session 2: Who communicates science with whom? |
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Opportunities in context: Where are the opportunities to connect and who are the facilitators of connections? |
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1:00-1:15 |
Shared conversations about neurological disorders |
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1:15-1:30 |
Engaging with the community through the 'Growing Up in NZ' project |
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1:30-1:45 |
Working with communities to improve the environment and enhance biological control of pests |
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1:45-2:00 |
Opportunities to link with schools and harder to reach communities |
Soana Pamaka, Tamaki College, Auckland |
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2:00-2:30 |
Panel discussion |
Lead: Jacquie Bay |
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Afternoon tea break (2:30-2:50) |
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Session 3: Hot topics |
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2:50-3:10 |
Visual scientific literacy: the role of images in public understanding of science in the digital age |
Prof. Massimiano Bucchi |
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30:10--3:30 |
Participatory Research Methods: Engaging communities in measurement of communication and translation impact |
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3:30-3:45 |
What does ‘measurement’ mean in the school setting? |
Jacquie Bay |
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Session 4: Creating and sustaining momentum |
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3:45-4:30 |
Breakout discussion in context-specific groups |
to be confirmed |
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4:30-4:45 |
Reflections and final remarks |
Jacquie Bay/Prof. Peter Dearden |
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The workshop is open to individuals interested in science communication and translation, particularly those from the Centres of Research Excellence, National Science Challenges, teachers and science communication professionals. The workshop builds on the ‘Connecting with Education’, held in Wellington in 2014, which brought together scientific researchers and communicators from across New Zealand.
To cover the cost of catering, there is a charge of $45 to attend.
Register here to attend; registration closes 16 February.
Please contact Jane Duffy (j.duffy@auckland.ac.nz) for further information.
Please feel free to forward this notice on to colleagues who may be interested in attending.
