Author Archives: Capital Science Communicators

CapSciComm Networking Social, April 12th: CapSciComm Turns 4!

On April 12th, 2013, we decided those who gave a voice to science needed to unite our own professional community here in California’s Capital Region. It’s been four years now — and we’re proud to be still be connecting science communicators in Sacramento, Davis, and beyond — and we’re thrilled to invite you to our birthdayContinueContinue reading “CapSciComm Networking Social, April 12th: CapSciComm Turns 4!”

CapSciComm Networking Social, March 8th: #WomenInScience Brainstorm in Sacramento

How can we empower women scientists? This International Women’s Day, March 8th, join us in Sacramento with local women in science for a brainstorm on this very question. CapSciComm Networking Social + #WomenInScience Brainstorm Wednesday, March 8th, 2017 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Kupros Craft House (Upstairs) 1217 21st Street, Sacramento, California Please RSVP to help usContinueContinue reading “CapSciComm Networking Social, March 8th: #WomenInScience Brainstorm in Sacramento”

CapSciComm Office Hours, February 28th: How Can We Help You?

CapSciComm was established to serve you, the professionals and students who communicate science in the Capital Region. Now’s our chance to ask you in person: How can we help you? CapSciComm Office Hours Tuesday, February 28th, 2017 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Briggs 366, UC Davis Share on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/events/403265466702638/ This meetup is your chance to share withContinueContinue reading “CapSciComm Office Hours, February 28th: How Can We Help You?”

CapSciComm Networking Social, January 12th: Atomic Cocktails at Crocker Nuclear Lab, UC Davis!

Science needs you. We need you. Come meet friends and colleagues at the next Capital Science Communicators networking social!

CapSciComm Professional Workshop, October 19th: Power of the Photographic Image

We all know a picture is worth a thousand words. For scientists and communicators alike, this adage is ever more true in today’s dazzling, visual world of digital media — and leveraging the power of photography in science storytelling is the focus of our CapSciComm Professional Workshop on October 19th! “The Power of the Photographic Image in TellingContinueContinue reading “CapSciComm Professional Workshop, October 19th: Power of the Photographic Image”

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 toContinueContinue reading “The Pepper: Sacramento Region #SciComm News | September 21, 2016”

Capital Science Communicators Welcomes the Society of Environmental Journalists

To our environmental writer friends from around the country — welcome to Sacramento! We are excited to have you in our fair city this week for the Society of Environmental Journalists 26th Annual Conference. Sacramento is the capital city of the great State of California — the sixth largest economy in the world. Much of ourContinueContinue reading “Capital Science Communicators Welcomes the Society of Environmental Journalists”

Presidential Debate Bingo Night, Sept. 26th (aka POTUS Candidates Oral Defense 2016)

‘Tis the season for elections and academics — so let us plant our nonpartisan tongue firmly in sarcastic cheek, and gather to observe the clash of policy, science, and the media that is the First Presidential Debate! Presidential Debate Bingo Night aka P.O.T.U.S. Candidates Oral Defense 2016 Monday, September 26th, 2016 6:00 p.m. Debate StartContinueContinue reading “Presidential Debate Bingo Night, Sept. 26th (aka POTUS Candidates Oral Defense 2016)”

[Cancelled] CapSciComm Science Tour, Sept. 9th: Robert Mondavi Institute

  ***Note from the CapSciComm Board: Due to logistical issues, it was necessary to cancel this event. We apologize for the disappointment, and we will be sure to keep the Mondavi Institute in our sights for future CapSciComm outings! Those who have purchased tickets will be refunded. Once again, our apologies.*** Our CapSciComm Science Tour seriesContinueContinue reading “[Cancelled] CapSciComm Science Tour, Sept. 9th: Robert Mondavi Institute”