‘Shaking the hand that feeds you’ will be a stimulating session exploring communications that return real benefit to the mix of funders, donors, supporters and wider stakeholder groups that make science happen on a philanthropic and cause related partnerships basis in Australia.
Jessica Tyler (session producer, facilitator), CEO, SciBiz Media & Communications
Daniella Goldberg (session producer), CEO,Gene Genie Media
Terri Sheahan (speaker), Senior Consultant, Xponential
Unfortunately, much scientific material is written in a way that is not very interesting to read and is difficult to understand without rereading each sentence two or three times. With good editing, it doesn’t have to be like this! This interactive workshop will give you the tools to analyse your writing and improve it, using simple techniques that professional science editors use. By working on a real sample of your own writing at the workshop (or one supplied by the session presenter), you will practise these techniques and learn how to bring your writing to life.
Important Note; To help Malini plan, could you please email her on malini.devadas@biotext.com.au if you will be attending this session.
Also, please let her know if you’ll be bringing a sample of your own work, or if you need her to provide one for you.
Malini Devadas (session producer and presenter), Senior science writer and editor, Biotext
Australia is rapidly becoming a notable player in the world of science communication research and scholarship. The ASC 2012 national conference features 5, hour-long sessions in which some of our best and brightest share their research stories. Presentations are brief as the opportunity to interact with presenters and other delegates is something we feel is of great value in the conference space.
What scientists may be missing: threshold concepts in communication
Will Rifkin (presenting author), University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
Nancy Longnecker (co-author), University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
Joan Leach (co-author), University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
Lloyd Davis (co-author), University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
Catherine Jamb (co-author), Voice2Words Pty Ltd
Science communication at Macquarie: Reflections on co-creation and collaboration
Catherine Simpson, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
Penny Wilson, Wilsonant Consultants Pty Ltd, Sydney, Australia
Scientists’ communication with the public – why time is an issue
Suzette Searle, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
Exploring change in public engagement with science over time
Christine Critchley (presenting author), Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia
Wendy Williams (co-author), Victorian Department of Business and Innovation, Melbourne, Australia
Charlie Coulton (co-author), Sweeney Research, Melbourne, Australia
What science teachers want: Research-based insight for providers of field trip and guest speaker activities
Sophia Bickford (presenting author),The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
Nancy Longnecker (co-author), The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
Grady Venville (co-author), The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
Science theatre in the golden age, 1995-2005
Timothy Daly, Centre for the Public Awareness of Science, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
Is evidence the name of the game for the Inspiring Australia program or still lip service? After a year of activity what can we demonstrate about its achievements? State and territory Inspiring Australia officers, representatives of lead agencies and Graham Durant, Director of Questacon, provide national and regional perspectives for how Inspiring Australia is progressing. Will they be able to back their words with data or is it still too early for meaningful measures? Whether tangible or not, we can examine details of how the program is unfolding.
Preconference material/links to be viewed prior to attending the session;
http://www.innovation.gov.au/Science/InspiringAustralia/Pages/default.aspx
Jesse Shore (session producer), Science Communicator, Prismatic Sciences & ASC President
Sue Stocklmayer AM (chair), Director, CPAS, ANU
Graham Durant (panellist), Director, Questacon, Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research
Cris Kennedy (panellist), Director, CSIRO Discovery Centre, Canberra
Peter Leihn (panellist), Director, Office of the Chief Scientist and Scientific Engineer
Cobi Smith (panellist), 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
Jeannie-Marie Leroi (panellist), Science Marketing & Communication Officer, University of Tasmania
Chris Krishna-Pillay (panellist), Victorian Manager, CSIRO Education
Simon Carroll (panellist), Director, Science partnerships
Keely Quinn (panellist), Major Projects / Inspiring Australia Officer, Engineers Australia Northern Division
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
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
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
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
Australia has five state Chief Scientists. Hear them talk about their roles, how effective have they been in achieving their goals, and what directions they will take for the future. Most importantly you will hear their views on the role of science communication in their work and for their state, and what directions they see for science communication. This panel discussion may provide new opportunities for working with individual Chief Scientists or with them as a group.
Jesse Shore (session producer), Science Communicator, Prismatic Sciences & ASC President
Toss Gascoigne (chair), Executive Director, Toss Gascoigne and Associates
Mary O’Kane (panel), NSW Chief Scientist and Scientific Engineer
Don Bursill (panel), Chief Scientist of South Australia, Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology
Graham Mitchell (panel), Chief Scientist of Victoria, Department of Primary Industries and the Department of Sustainability and Environment
Lyn Beazley (panel), Chief Scientist of Western Australia, Department of Commerce
Geoff Garrett (panel), Queensland Chief Scientist, Queensland Government
Graham Durant, as a Divisional Head in the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, has been a key voice in developing Inspiring Australia, the national science communication strategy for Australia. He will provide an overview of where this ambitious program is placed after a year of activity. All states and territories have lead agencies and most have officers to implement the various goals of Inspiring Australia. So it is timely for science communicators to hear what has been achieved and where is the program going.
Jesse Shore (session producer), Science Communicator, Prismatic Sciences & ASC President
Wilson da Silva (chair), Editor-in-Chief, Cosmos Magazine, Luna Media Pty Ltd
Graham Durant (speaker), Director, Questacon, Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research
Pre-conference materials
Download the full Inspiring Australia report or related documents here: