[ 26 March 2012; 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] [caption id="attachment_3459" align="alignnone" width="440" caption="Derek Muller"][/caption]
It’s that time of year again… time for the annual NSW AGM.
This year we are fortunate enough to hear from the very engaging Derek Muller before getting down to the business end of things.
Derek brings a unique view on the how much the public really know about science. Backed by […]
[ 27 February 2012 to 29 February 2012. ] Science communication is an active field of research and some of the latest results will be presented at ASC2012.
Among many others there will be a paper discussing strategies to close the gap between target audience and actual audience, while another one explores the way Twitter can be used to gauge people’s interest in science.
With the […]
[ 27 February 2012 to 29 February 2012. ] Science and art are not as far apart as you may think. A long history of visualising science entwines the two disciplines. At ASC2012 delegates will be able to learn how to make use of science art and visualisation when communicating scientific concepts and explore the transition between pure science and pure art.
Illustrations and graphics […]
[ 15 February 2012; 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] Due to its popularity in previous years ASC ACT is once again running: The Science of…..BEER!!!
Proudly presented by Lachlan McOmish, the owner of the Wig & Pen and supported by ASC ACT branch.
Our first social event of the year will be a great way for those new (and old) ASC members to meet and mingle at what is […]
[ 27 February 2012 to 29 February 2012. ] The relationship between scientists and the media can be difficult at best – and the disagreement over who is to blame for any difficulties seems endless. How fortunate for people on all sides that the ASC 2012 Conference offers so many opportunities to work through the differences and learn from each other!
In a recent blog […]
[ 27 February 2012 to 29 February 2012. ] On the web, your colleague in the office down the hall is as close as the one from the other end of the continent – but wouldn’t it be nice to catch up with all of them in more than 140 characters? In person and in one place? To chat about what they’ve been up […]
[ 27 February 2012 to 29 February 2012. ] Computer games can be a powerful form of media, not only in school teaching, but also to engage the general public in science. In a session at the Australian Science Communicators’ National Conference, ASC2012, a panel of experienced game designers and educators will explore and explain how this is done. Among the speakers at this […]
[ 9 December 2011; 6:30 pm to 11:30 pm. ] Hi folks,
You’re all invited to a night of food, fun and friends at the ASC NSW Christmas Party.
This is a great chance to meet fellow ASC members and discover the people behind the emails.
And we’re offering free drinks (well, two) to all members, nibblies and a great Trivia quiz.
Cost: Members are free, non-members $5 (partners […]
[ 30 November 2011; 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm. ] This is the official notice of the Australian Science Communicators’ Annual General Meeting, to be held in Perth, Western Australia, on 30 November 2011. The AGM is being hosted by the ASC WA Branch. The AGM will be followed by an interactive science quiz night hosted by compere extraordinaire David Ellyard.
Date: Wednesday 30 November 2011
Time: […]
[ 16 November 2011; 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. ] Come on a journey to learn about all things chocolate (and, yes, taste the stuff!).
Your guide will be Galit Segev, a qualified chef with a master’s degree in Food Science and Biochemistry and 10 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
You’ll discover:
* how chocolate gets from the cacao tree to your table, through fermentation, drying and […]