Where do you get scientific information that you trust? Who defines scientific consensus? How do you pick out consensus from misinformation? Where does the line blur between information versus advocacy — for scientists and journalists alike? Deep questions like this are best asked over beer — and so we did — last night at Ramen House RaiJin with an intellectualContinueContinue reading “Noodles of Thought: CapSciComm, CCST Science Fellows host #SEJ2016 ‘beat dinner’”
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CapSciComm Networking Social, August 31st at @Highwater916 Sacramento
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”
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”
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 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”
CapSciComm Professional Workshop, Feb. 24th: Science and Scientists Informing Public Policy in California
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 February! “Science and Scientists Informing Public Policy in California” A Professional Development Workshop WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24th, 2016 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. UC Davis Student Community Center,ContinueContinue reading “CapSciComm Professional Workshop, Feb. 24th: Science and Scientists Informing Public Policy in California”
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”
The Pepper: Sacramento region #scicomm and #STEM news for week of July 26, 2015
The Pepper July 26, 2015 Welcome to The Pepper! This is our experiment for an official newsletter format, to keep everyone updated on science communications news and events in and around the Capital Region. Send your updates to capscicomm@gmail.com, and we’ll try for a weekly publication schedule and go from there. Whether you’re on our member listContinueContinue reading “The Pepper: Sacramento region #scicomm and #STEM news for week of July 26, 2015”
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