Tag Archives: 1440-1530

Plenary 11 Science to Policy: War Stories From the Heart of The Action

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Science Communication in Australia is getting political. Whether we like it or not, we’re more and more likely to be forced to communicate our science in a complicated and often fractious political environment. This panel discussion brings together leading voices from the political end of science communication and science advocacy to discuss the current state of the relationship between science and policy formation, and how we as science communicators can conquer this environment. This session would be of most benefit to those working to communicate politically contentious science, those working at the science / policy interface, or those who care about the future of this country.

Will Grant (session producer & facilitator), Lecturer and Researcher, Australian National University 

Anna-Maria Arabia (panellist), CEO, Science Technology Australia.

Tony Peacock (panellist), CEO, CRC Association

Kylie Walker (panellist), Director Communications and Outreach, Australian Academy of Science

Plenary 7 New Media: The NBN and what it means for science communicators

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On its completion the NBN will provide high speed internet to 93% of the Australian population and in doing so deliver new broadband technologies across the whole of the country.  In addition to the already established entertainment and retail sectors, the NBN promises all Australians a suite of new products, services and innovations including telehealth, remote education and even skills-based training programs.

So what do these developments mean for the field of Science Communication?  And what future opportunities will this provide for the science communicators of Australia?  Join RiAus Director, Paul Willis and an expert panel as they examine how the NBN might assist in engaging new audiences with science.

Steve Kern (session producer), Digital Content Manager, RiAus

Dr Paul Willis (host), Director, RiAus

Sabiene Heindl (panellist), Senior Advisor – Stakeholder Relations, NBNco

David Lowe (panellist), Director, Centre for Real-Time Information Networks, LabShare, University of Technology Sydney

Robert Bunzli (panelist), Production Manager, Centre for Digital Communication, Questacon-The National Science and Technology Centre

Concurrent Session 2D SA & WA Chief Scientist: a closer look at science communication and outcomes in SA & WA

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Hear your state Chief Scientist explore their region’s science & public policy, and how they interact with other states and the Commonwealth agencies. The Chief Scientist will discuss their views of key science issues in their region and how science communication plays a role or falls short in affecting public and political support for action. Find out how and who they work with to achieve outcomes. They may address positive interactions in their region and might also discuss areas where initial work was less effective and the lessons learned.

Pre-conference materials/links to be viewed prior to attending the session

http://www.innovation.sa.gov.au/latestnews/NewsItems/chief_scientist

Jesse Shore (session producer), Science Communicator, Prismatic Sciences & ASC President

Cobi Smith (chair),  PhD researcher at the Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science and Science in Society and Facilitator at the Royal Institution of Australia

Don Bursill (speaker), Chief Scientist of South Australia, Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology

Simon Carroll (chair), Director, Science partnerships

Lyn Beazley (speaker), Chief Scientist of Western Australia, Department of Commerce

Concurrent Session 2C QLD Chief Scientist: a closer look at science communication and outcomes in QLD

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Hear your state Chief Scientist explore their region’s science & public policy, and how they interact with other states and the Commonwealth agencies. The Chief Scientist will discuss their views of key science issues in their region and how science communication plays a role or falls short in affecting public and political support for action. Find out how and who they work with to achieve outcomes. They may address positive interactions in their region and might also discuss areas where initial work was less effective and the lessons learned.

Jesse Shore (session producer), Science Communicator, Prismatic Sciences & ASC President

Jenni Metcalfe (chair), Director, Econnect Communication

Geoff Garrett (speaker), Queensland Chief Scientist, Queensland Government

 

Concurrent Session 2B Victoria’s Chief Scientist: a closer look at science communication and outcomes in Vic

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Hear your state Chief Scientist explore their region’s science & public policy, and how they interact with other states and the Commonwealth agencies. The Chief Scientist will discuss their views of key science issues in their region and how science communication plays a role or falls short in affecting public and political support for action. Find out how and who they work with to achieve outcomes. They may address positive interactions in their region and might also discuss areas where initial work was less effective and the lessons learned.

Pre-conference materials/links to be viewed prior to attending the session

http://www.foursight.com.au/aboutus.htm

Jesse Shore (session producer), Science Communicator, Prismatic Sciences & ASC President

Wendy Williams (chair), Manager, Science and Innovation Outreach, Victorian Department of Business and Innovation

Graham Mitchell (speaker), Chief Scientist of Victoria, Department of Primary Industries and the Department of Sustainability and Environment

Concurrent Session 2A NSW Chief Scientist and Engineer: a closer look at science communication and outcomes in NSW

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Hear your state Chief Scientist explore their region’s science & public policy, and how they interact with other states and the Commonwealth agencies. The Chief Scientist will discuss their views of key science issues in their region and how science communication plays a role or falls short in affecting public and political support for action. Find out how and who they work with to achieve outcomes. They may address positive interactions in their region and might also discuss areas where initial work was less effective and the lessons learned.

Jesse Shore (session producer), Science Communicator, Prismatic Sciences & ASC President

Attila Brungs (chair), Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Research), University Technology Sydney

Mary O’Kane  (speaker), NSW Chief Scientist and Scientific Engineer