Thursday, May 3, 2007

Public Engagement and Science Communication Conference

Susi Varvayanis is coordinating a science communication conference:

Monday, May 14, 2007

Register for this event online!

EVENT SCHEDULE:

  • 12:20pm Keynote Speaker Richard Gallagher, editor and publisher of The Scientist
  • 1:30-3:30pm Poster Showcase of CAT funded faculty research from 2006-2007
  • 2pm Panel Discussion on Science Communication to the broader audience-what facilitates or impedes this interaction?
  • Announcement of Poster Competition Winners: First Prize is a $10,000 award given to the faculty member whose poster best communicates their research project themes and results to a lay audience; Second Prize : a $1,000 travel grant for presentation of project results at a relevant meeting
  • Reception to follow poster showcase
  • Email sv27@cornell.edu for additional information.

    Location:
    G10 Biotechnology building
    COST: Free and open to the public

    http://www.biotech.cornell.edu/index.cfm/events.calendar

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