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September 1, 2018 by asc2018

Stereotypes: A Choice

When: Monday 12th November, 10:25am – 12:55pm
Where: L2, Level 2 to the left of the registration/foyer area, down the hallway and through the doors on the right
Hashtag: #M6

Does gender matter when it comes to science communication? What about intersectionality? This session will explore how identity and demographics can influence opportunity for science communicators (and professionals within STEM more broadly) and what strategies can be employed to target self-perception and reframe gender stereotypes. This interactive session is designed to get you thinking and talking to others in the field in engaging, thought provoking activities.

Presenter

Merryn McKinnon, Lecturer, Centre for the Public Awareness of Science, The Australian National University

 

 

Filed Under: 120 minutes, 21st Century Comms, Behavioural insights, Brainstorming, Change agents, Comms for enhancing collaboration, Crossing Borders, Day 2, economics and other infrequently discussed challenges to change, emerging digital, interrogate the reasoning behind scicomm practices today, More about why, Novel Topic - suits all levels, Problem Solving, Professional Development/Skills, Science communication international, Scientists becoming science communicators, Social license to operate, Working with constraints

September 1, 2018 by asc2018

Little Bang – Bright Sparks: Delivering a national priority through local collaboration

Little Bang Discovery ClubWhen: Wednesday 14th November, 8:45am – 9:45am
Where: L3, Level 2 to the left of the registration/foyer area, down the hallway and through the doors on the right
Hashtag: #W5

In an era of ‘false news’, a growing mistrust of ‘the expert’ and almost universal access to unfiltered advice from the internet of all things, the need for a science-literate community has never been more important.

The ability to critically assess information starts early and needs to become one of the pillars of education: reading, writing, arithmetic and CRITICAL THINKING.

Science communicators and educators can work smarter to better engage and sustain community understanding of how science works in producing evidence-based knowledge. The resulting democratising of knowledge, and the ability to discern trusted sources, enables better decision making for individuals, and the community as a whole.

This case study involves a series of science engagement initiatives that utilise the exisiting trusted and nationally distributed network of public and school libraries. By working in concert with this ‘third space’ we have a unique opportunity to influence a generation of children, their families and whole community outside the status quo of home, school and the workplace.

The overwhelmingly positive and enthusiastic response from librarians and participating families is evidence of the scalability and sustainability of these low-cost programs, with measurable impact on attitudes and understating of science.

Session

Case studies: Education

Presenter

Adam Selinger, Executive Director, Children’s Discovery Museum Ltd

Filed Under: 60 minutes, Case Study, Change agents, Collaborating with other communicators, Day 4, Novel Topic - suits all levels, On the ground with communities, Poster

September 1, 2018 by asc2018

Designing methodologies with impact: A critical view on research

When: Tuesday, 13th November 9:15-11:15am
Where: L2, Level 2 to the left of the registration/foyer area, down the hallway and through the doors on the right
Hashtag: #T5

Different approaches and processes can be implemented as part of a research project – but the best approach is the one that will get you the most accurate assessment! Even using the right approach does not guarantee valid findings – It has to be the right question!
This workshop will address best practice approaches to designing research programs that combine scientific rigour with practical efficiency. We will look at the philosophy underpinning different approaches and how and when different techniques should be used. We will conclude with a discussion on how published research should be evaluated.

Presenter

Clifford Lewis, Lecturer, Charles Sturt University

Filed Under: 120 minutes, Asking good questions, Beginner, Being critical of published research, Change agents, Day 3, Evaluations, interrogate the reasoning behind scicomm practices today, Knowledge transfer and mobilisation, More about why, Professional Development/Skills, Research, Using knowledge from other areas, Workshop

September 1, 2018 by asc2018

Scicomm on the screen: YouTube and beyond

When: Monday 12th November, 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Where: Powerhouse Museum, 500 Harris St, Ultimo
Room: Theatre, Level 2 down the stairs to the right of the registration/foyer area
Hashtag: #M16

Vanessa HillAttention Wars is a 6 x 8 minute documentary series that explores the notion that big tech companies are competing in a high stakes game for our attention. Examining the attention economy and the persuasive design of our devices and apps, we examine how technology affects our brain, behaviour and is shifting our cultural norms. All with the aim to empower people to have a healthier relationship with technology.

https://youtube.com/braincraft

Session Producer

Lisa Bailey, Exhibition Manager, MOD.

Presenter

Vanessa Hill, Science Educator / Host / Producer

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Filed Under: 21st Century Comms, 60 minutes, Behavioural insights, Change agents, Day 2, emerging digital, Novel Topic - suits all levels, Screening, technical and social trends to anticipate, Video production

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