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<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=516275915-09122005><STRONG>An opportunity for students and post docs -
please circulate. RSVP to Melanie Quin
[melanie.quin@ecsite-uk.net]</STRONG></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><BR></FONT><FONT face=Tahoma size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">ecsite-uk, the national network of
science centres and museums, together with EPSRC invites you, your post-docs and
PhD students to communicate your research through ‘Meet the
Scientist’.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Tahoma size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Meet the Scientist
offers:</SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Tahoma size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">- A real opportunity to take on the
challenge of communicating what you do to a non-scientific
audience</SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Tahoma size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">- Transferable-skills training from
experienced science communicators in a relaxed and informal
setting</SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Tahoma size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">- Access to and examples of a
number of different strategies and techniques that could be used to communicate
your science</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Tahoma size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Tahoma size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">- An opportunity to meet and work
alongside scientists from other fields</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Tahoma size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Tahoma size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">- A chance to get a new perspective
on your work.</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Tahoma size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Tahoma size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">On 16-17 January, the
</SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Tahoma><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Royal</SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Tahoma><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"> </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Tahoma><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Museum</SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Tahoma><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">, </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Tahoma><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Edinburgh</SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Tahoma><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">, is hosting a two-day training event for
prospective ‘Meet the Scientist’ researchers. </SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Tahoma size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Practical follow-up from a mentor
will then help you to develop your skills to enable you to communicate your
science in a way you feel comfortable with. The museum will also provide
guidance about the type of event and audience to aim for and practical help
setting it up – this could include advice in applying for an EPSRC PPE
award.</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Tahoma size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Tahoma size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">The only cost will be your time:
the EPSRC is investing in this initiative to support the Council’s mission of
improving public awareness of leading research and its impact on society.
</SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Tahoma size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">If you or a member of your research
group is interested, contact info@ecsite-uk.net for more
information.</SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Tahoma size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">RSVP now to register your interest
and we’ll send more details.</SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Tahoma size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Yours sincerely</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Tahoma size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">
</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Tahoma size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Dr Melanie Quin</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Tahoma size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Director,
ecsite-uk</SPAN></FONT></P></DIV><BR>______________________________________________________________________<BR>This
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