An opportunity for students and post docs - please circulate.   RSVP to Melanie Quin [melanie.quin@ecsite-uk.net]

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’.

 

Meet the Scientist offers:

 

- A real opportunity to take on the challenge of communicating what you do to a non-scientific audience

 

- Transferable-skills training from experienced science communicators in a relaxed and informal setting

 

- Access to and examples of a number of different strategies and techniques that could be used to communicate your science

 

- An opportunity to meet and work alongside scientists from other fields

 

- A chance to get a new perspective on your work.

 

On 16-17 January, the Royal Museum, Edinburgh, is hosting a two-day training event for prospective ‘Meet the Scientist’ researchers.

 

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.

 

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.

 

If you or a member of your research group is interested, contact info@ecsite-uk.net for more information.

 

RSVP now to register your interest and we’ll send more details.

 

Yours sincerely

     

Dr Melanie Quin

Director, ecsite-uk


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