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Turning of the Page: Seven Years of Building a SciComm Community in Sacramento

In his departing message, CapSciComm Founder Ben Young Landis reflects on seven years of the organization’s early history.

The Pepper: Sacramento Region #SciComm News | September 21, 2016

The Pepper September 21, 2016 The Capital Science Communicators Board of Officers would like to officially welcome the Society of Environmental Journalists to Sacramento. Environmental writers from around the country are in town this week to attend the SEJ 26th Annual Conference. Hosted by Capital Public Radio and UC Davis, the SEJ 2016 conference is a rare opportunity toContinue reading “The Pepper: Sacramento Region #SciComm News | September 21, 2016”

Science Café Events in Sacramento Region for September 2016

  Plant Sensing & Communication Davis Science Café Wednesday, September 14th, 2016 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. G Street WunderBar 228 G St, Davis, California 95616 FREE TO ATTEND Complimentary soft drinks courtesy UCD Department of Math and Physical Sciences Each month, Professor Jared Shaw with the UC Davis Department of Chemistry hosts the Davis Science Café, featuring scientistsContinue reading “Science Café Events in Sacramento Region for September 2016”

Sac Science Distilled

Hosted by Nicole Soltis, Lauren Camp, and Bobby Castagna Facebook The Sacramento Grid finally has its own science café series! Debuting in September 2016, Sac Science Distilled was created by Sacramento scicomm leaders Bobby Castagna and Nicole Soltis, with Don Gibson and Jenna Savage. The series is supported by the Powerhouse Science Center and Science Says and promoted byContinue reading “Sac Science Distilled”

The Pepper: Sacramento region #scicomm news for week of October 11, 2015

The Pepper October 11, 2015 Welcome to The Pepper! Help keep everyone updated on science communications news and events in and around the Capital Region by sending your updates to capscicomm@gmail.com. Whether you’re on our member list as a professional or an enthusiast, let us know if you find The Pepper to be a helpful resource, and yourContinue reading “The Pepper: Sacramento region #scicomm news for week of October 11, 2015”

Professors for the Future: A @CapSciComm Networking Social on April 15th in Davis

We’re back in Davis for the next CapSciComm happy hour meetup! Join us for the Sacramento region’s only monthly meetup for journalists, PR pros, creatives, educators, and policy crafters interested in the sciences. Capital Science Communicators Networking Social Wednesday, April 15, 2015 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. de Vere’s Irish Pub, Davis 217 E Street, Davis, CA 95616Continue reading “Professors for the Future: A @CapSciComm Networking Social on April 15th in Davis”

Meet Our New Colleagues: A @CapSciComm Networking Social on February 25th in Davis

Thanks to everyone who came out to our January mixer in Sacramento! We had a rollicking time packing the house with friends from news media, UC Davis, Cal, the State Legislature, state and federal government, and local startups. So let’s keep the momentum moving with our February happy hour meetup! Capital Science Communicators Networking Social Wednesday, February 25,Continue reading “Meet Our New Colleagues: A @CapSciComm Networking Social on February 25th in Davis”

Raptors in Vineyards: Capital Science Communicators networking social Dec. 18th (Sacramento, CA)

Apologies for the late notice, but to accommodate the AGU festivities this week, we postponed but will still host a CapSciComm happy hour this month: Capital Science Communicators Networking Social Wednesday, December 18, 2013 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Bistro Michel 1501 14th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814* We will be gathering in the bar sectionContinue reading “Raptors in Vineyards: Capital Science Communicators networking social Dec. 18th (Sacramento, CA)”

2015 Davis Science Café Series Takes Flight with “Winemakers’ Wingmen” on January 14th

The Davis Science Café will begin its 2015 season pairing birds with wine—but not in the way you’re thinking. “Winemakers’ Wingmen: Bird Conservation to Benefit Farming” Davis Science Café Wednesday, January 14th, 2015 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. City Hall Tavern 226 F Street, Davis, CA Free to attend Complimentary soft drinks courtesy UCD Department of MathContinue reading “2015 Davis Science Café Series Takes Flight with “Winemakers’ Wingmen” on January 14th”