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”

Science Café Events in Sacramento Region for May 2016

“Sorting Facts from Truth: Science as a Way of Knowing” Science Night Live with the WOW Wednesday, May 4th, 2016 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. World of Wonders Science Museum 2 North Sacramento Street, Lodi FREE TO ATTEND Wine/beer cash bar and food truck on site Join your host Nick Gray, Education Program Coordinator at the WOW,ContinueContinue reading “Science Café Events in Sacramento Region for May 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”

Science + State Policy: CapSciComm Networking Social on Jan. 20th in Sacramento

We’re back! Join us for the Sacramento region’s only monthly meetup for professionals and students in journalism, PR, creative, policy, and public outreach, working at the intersection of science, health, and technology! Capital Science Communicators Networking Social Wednesday, January 20th, 2016 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 3 Fires Lounge 1501 L St, Sacramento, California 95814 Free to attendContinueContinue reading “Science + State Policy: CapSciComm Networking Social on Jan. 20th in Sacramento”

Capital Science Communicators in 2016: New Board, New Friends, New Possibilities

The Pepper January 3, 2016 Welcome to a special issue of 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,ContinueContinue reading “Capital Science Communicators in 2016: New Board, New Friends, New Possibilities”

RSVP for the CapSciComm Year-End Social, Nov 22nd at Matchbook Wines!

Hey Science Peppers — it’s been a while! To bring everyone together for one more great meetup in 2015, we want to host a potluck picnic this November. Capital Science Communicators Year-End Social Sunday, November 22nd, 2015 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Matchbook Wines Tasting Room 12300 County Road 92B, Zamora, California 95698 Free to attendContinueContinue reading “RSVP for the CapSciComm Year-End Social, Nov 22nd at Matchbook Wines!”

The Pepper: Sacramento region #scicomm news for week of August 16, 2015

The Pepper August 16, 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 yourContinueContinue reading “The Pepper: Sacramento region #scicomm news for week of August 16, 2015”

The Pepper: Sacramento region #scicomm news for week of August 9, 2015

The Pepper August 9, 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 yourContinueContinue reading “The Pepper: Sacramento region #scicomm news for week of August 9, 2015”

Summer Sips: A @CapSciComm Networking Social on July 29th in Sacramento

Join us for the Sacramento region’s only monthly meetup for journalists, PR pros, creatives, educators, and policymakers interested in the sciences! For July, we’re meeting up with faces familiar and new to our community. Capital Science Communicators Networking Social Wednesday, July 29th, 2015 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Kupros Crafthouse 1217 21st Street, Sacramento, CA 95816 Free to attendContinueContinue reading “Summer Sips: A @CapSciComm Networking Social on July 29th in Sacramento”