2013 Career Symposium on
"Communicating Science to Non-Scientists: Keys to Funding and Visibility"
(sponsored by the Career Opportunities in Physiology Committee)
Organizers:
Sonya D. Coaxum, Ph.D., Medical University of South Carolina
Lisa R. Leon, Ph.D., US Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine
Date: Tuesday, April 23, 8:00 - 10:00 am
Location: Boston Convention Center, Rm. 205B
There is a need for scientists to effectively communicate the scientific process to the general public. Effective scientific communication skills serve many functions, including protecting the public from misinformation, influencing public policy, and inspiring a sense of wonder in non-scientists. This symposium is targeted for a broad audience of scientists who would like to learn how innovative scientific communication skills will improve their ability to secure funding, promote their research agenda, and create collaborations with scientists across a variety of disciplines, including those in industry research programs. In addition, participants will gain an appreciation of the importance of engaging in science outreach programs and practices that could impact science policy.
Presentations
New and old techniques to build your network, effectively tell your story, and obtain grant funding.
John R. Raymond, M.D., Medical College of Wisconsin
Have a point!!! And a few other suggestions for successfully talking science with non-scientists.
Bob Murray, Ph.D., Sports Science Insights, LLC
The bridge between industry and academic research: a win-win situation.
Evangeline Motley-Johnson, Ph.D., Meharry Medical College