Join us on August 31st for the Sacramento region’s only mixer for professionals and students in science communications! We are rotating back to Sacramento for this month’s event, just down the street from The Sacramento Bee: CapSciComm Networking Social Wednesday, August 31st, 2016 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Highwater (formerly Pour House) 1910 Q St, Sacramento, CAContinueContinue reading “CapSciComm Networking Social, August 31st at @Highwater916 Sacramento”
Author Archives: Capital Science Communicators
The Pepper: Sacramento Region #SciComm News | August 14, 2016
The Pepper August 14, 2016 Our congratulations to UC Davis ecologist Shahla Farzan on fully transitioning to a public radio career! While completing her doctoral work, Farzan had been learning the ropes with Capital Public Radio and other media outlets. She is now based in Homer, Alaska, reporting for KBBI AM 890 — “the southernContinueContinue reading “The Pepper: Sacramento Region #SciComm News | August 14, 2016”
CapSciComm Professional Workshop, July 27th: Talking Science to Normal People
Bringing science to the masses isn’t about “dumbing down your research.” It’s about being wise, being selective, and it’s about putting yourself in their shoes. And putting these ideas into public speaking practice is the focus of our CapSciComm Professional Workshop and Networking Social on July 27th! “Advice for Talking Science to Normal People” A CapSciComm Professional WorkshopContinueContinue reading “CapSciComm Professional Workshop, July 27th: Talking Science to Normal People”
The Pepper: Sacramento Region #SciComm News | June 26, 2016
The Pepper June 26, 2016 We’re back in Sacramento for our next CapSciComm Networking Social! Join us this Wednesday, June 29th for the Capital Region’s only mixer for professionals and students in science communications! Whether you’re in journalism, PR, creative, policy, outreach, or research, come celebrate the third anniversary of Capital Science Communicators as we raise our glasses at NewContinueContinue reading “The Pepper: Sacramento Region #SciComm News | June 26, 2016”
CapSciComm Networking Social, June 29: Anniversary Mixer at @NewHelvetiaBrew
Join us on June 29th for the greater Sacramento region’s only mixer for professionals and students in science communications! Come celebrate the third anniversary of Capital Science Communicators, as we raise our glasses at New Helvetia Brewing Co. in Sacramento: CapSciComm Networking Social Wednesday, June 29th, 2016 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. New Helvetia Brewing Co.ContinueContinue reading “CapSciComm Networking Social, June 29: Anniversary Mixer at @NewHelvetiaBrew”
The Pepper: Sacramento region #scicomm news for week of May 22, 2016
The Pepper May 22, 2016 Join us at de Vere’s Pub Davis this Thursday, May 26th, for our latest CapSciComm Networking Social! We’re meeting up in Davis after our CapSciComm Professional Workshop, “How to Get People to Care About Science” — which was booked full within days! But you can still come join us forContinueContinue reading “The Pepper: Sacramento region #scicomm news for week of May 22, 2016”
CapSciComm Professional Workshop, May 26th: Getting People to Care About Science
Can we communicate science to the public with the panache and creativity of commercial advertising? Is it possible to accurately explain scientific concepts and strike emotional chords with different audiences? If these questions pique your mind, then join us for our CapSciComm Professional Workshop and Networking Social on May 26th! “Getting People to Care About Science” A CapSciComm Professional WorkshopContinueContinue reading “CapSciComm Professional Workshop, May 26th: Getting People to Care About Science”
The Pepper: Sacramento region #scicomm news for week of April 3, 2016
The Pepper April 3, 2016 We’ve had some fantastic CapSciComm events to kick off 2016. Check out some photos from our Networking Social with CCST Science Fellows in January; our Professional Development Workshop on State Science Policy at UC Davis in February; and our CapSciComm Science Tour at the Sacramento Zoo in March! News about News: The NiemanContinueContinue reading “The Pepper: Sacramento region #scicomm news for week of April 3, 2016”
CapSciComm Science Tour, March 13th: The Sacramento Zoo
We’re excited to announce yet another new event series for our professional community. Join us this March for our first-ever CapSciComm Science Tour! CapSciComm Science Tour: The Sacramento Zoo SUNDAY, March 13th, 2016 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 3930 West Land Park Dr, Sacramento, CA 95822 **Ticket Purchase Required** Costs cover admissions and private tourContinueContinue reading “CapSciComm Science Tour, March 13th: The Sacramento Zoo”
The Pepper: Sacramento region #scicomm news for week of February 21, 2016
The Pepper February 21, 2016 Are you a student, postdoc, or faculty researcher curious about how science informs policy in the Golden State? Then join us for our first-ever CapSciComm Professional Development Workshop this coming Wednesday, February 24th! Join CapSciComm Professional Development Chair Candace Spier Bever and Capitol Chair Dharia McGrew for an exciting panel discussing how scientists canContinueContinue reading “The Pepper: Sacramento region #scicomm news for week of February 21, 2016”
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