We write for the general public, we talk to the general public. But who exactly are the general public? Join us for a discussion on public surveys, polls and focus groups at 7pm on Tuesday 20 April at the Clare Café in Carlton. This ASC session will be preceded by the AGM for the Victorian […]
Hi Jesse & ASC
I asked the ASC-list a similar question in 2008 and had an enthusiastic flood of responses including (now that I look back at them) one from you. I¹m going to send you the replies I received off-list (I found them quite interesting), and I can make these available to anyone else […]
WORLD-WIDE DAY IN SCIENCE is fast approaching … 21 April 2010. 10 minutes from a scientist or science-based professional you know The high point of their 21 April. Plus what got them interested in science in the first place. www.dayinscience.unsw.edu.au
WHY BOTHER? Consider the audience, the reach into high schools, the esteemed company. Thousands of […]
When some people’s world view or vested interest is challenged by a scientific concept they seek to undermine it with a play on words that sways many of the less scientifically literate swinging voters. ‘It’s only a theory, isn’t it?’ places climate change science and evolution on a par with idle speculation and pseudoscience.
One […]
Have text books and journals taken over your bedside table?
Then take back the power of the written word – join the Science Communication Book Club and pick up a book guilt-free!
The feature book for our next meeting is Manthropology by Peter McAllister, our Writer-in-residence. Meet Peter, hear about the joys and trials of writing Mathropology […]
Hello ASC members
I’m researching the inner workings of science shows and theatre and would greatly appreciate the thoughts of presenters on ASC. My research aims to delve deeper into a show’s impacts, especially their emotional and motivational effects.
I’d really appreciate if any science show/theatre presenters out there could complete the survey at:
http://tiny.cc/presentersurvey
Pretty please spread the […]
Hi all Some Canberra ASCers are attending the lecture “More than meets the eye: conservation as a public health imperative” at ANU on Friday night and will follow up with dinner afterwards. We haven’t organised a venue at this stage so if you have any particular suggestions get in touch!
http://billboard.anu.edu.au/event_view.asp?id=59965
Public Lecture More than meets the […]
Join ASC-WA for a (free) sundowner at Kings Park and for our AGM, where the activities of the past year and those for the coming year are discussed. We will also vote on the state committee.
If you have any items you wish to discuss, or you would like to nominate for the committee (or a […]
ASCSA Monthly: Inspiring Australia – communicating science to the nation Monday 19 April, 6.30-8.30pm, The Science Exchange. Book at http://ascainspiring.eventbrite.com/ In February, The Federal Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator The Hon, Kim Carr, launched Inspiring Australia; A national strategy for engagement with the sciences. This long-awaited report sets out a plan […]
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