Months in the planning, the World of Wonders Science Museum in Lodi at last debuted its new science café series on Wednesday, November 5th. The premiere of “Science Night Live” drew a healthy attendance—all eager to learn about the science of organic chemistry. “So what is organic chemistry? Can anyone take a guess?” asked Dr. Jared Shaw, theContinueContinue reading “Museum’s ‘Science Night Live’ Livens Up Downtown Lodi”
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Davis Science Café–September 10th, 2014, City Hall Tavern (Downtown Davis)
The next Davis Science Café will feature UC Davis chemistry professor Peter Beal, who will talk about RNA, the lesser known cousin of DNA. Long thought to be “just a messenger”, recent research has illuminated myriad roles for this important biomolecule and uncovered new ways to treat many diseases. Oh, and that “primordial soup” from whichContinueContinue reading “Davis Science Café–September 10th, 2014, City Hall Tavern (Downtown Davis)”
Workshop: “Using Social Media to Promote Your Research” on April 10th
Scientist Holly Bik will be running another social media workshop next Thursday, April 10th on the UC Davis campus, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 pm, Garrison Room, Memorial Union. This is a repeat offering of her February workshop. Please register here if you plan on attending: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1CN2_ed3AEdKtr8kTxWZSP5G5bnmMmtdABYWFrdXn8wk/viewform The workshop is aimed at getting researchers to adopt social media tools,ContinueContinue reading “Workshop: “Using Social Media to Promote Your Research” on April 10th”
March scicomm workshops with Ari Daniel a success for UC Davis students
UC Davis graduate students organized an energetic series of science communications events this past week, featuring freelance journalist Ari Daniel, who is based in the Boston area. The training and career workshops, together with the customary CapSciComm networking social, attracted strong attendance and gave further evidence to the growing interest in science communication careers inContinueContinue reading “March scicomm workshops with Ari Daniel a success for UC Davis students”
EVENTS: public lecture and @CapSciComm meetup with science reporter Ari Daniel, Mar. 5-6
CapSciComm colleague Katharina Ullmann is hosting the next CapSciComm networking social on March 6th, as part of UC Davis-organized visit by independent science reporter Ari Daniel, known for his stories on WNYC’s Radiolab, PRI’s The World, and NPR. Science Communication Workshop Series University of California, Davis Guest: Ari Daniel March 5-7, 2014 www-sf.ucdavis.edu/Science_Communication_Tools Ari Daniel (previously writing asContinueContinue reading “EVENTS: public lecture and @CapSciComm meetup with science reporter Ari Daniel, Mar. 5-6”
JOBS: Senior Writer, UC Davis Transportation & Energy Research Programs (Davis, CA)
(via CapSciComm colleague Sylvia Wright) JOB SUMMARY: Reporting to the Senior Director of Communications, identify, produce and disseminate print and online summaries of UC Davis research findings for audiences in government, industry, NGO’s and the general public. Work closely with researchers to identify current research activities of compelling public interest and create timely, concise, clear, andContinueContinue reading “JOBS: Senior Writer, UC Davis Transportation & Energy Research Programs (Davis, CA)”
CapSciComm colleagues gather in Davis for November happy hour, @JoePalca visit
Last Thursday, the Capital Science Communicators met up at the 3rd and U Cafe in Davis in a “pregame” social — catching up with one another before walking over to the UC Davis campus for a public lecture by National Public Radio science reporter Joe Palca. The November gathering saw CapSciComm colleagues from university, federal government,ContinueContinue reading “CapSciComm colleagues gather in Davis for November happy hour, @JoePalca visit”
EVENT: NPR science reporter @JoePalca at UC Davis, Nov 14th
Via CapSciComm colleague Chris Bowman: Hi all, A master communicator of science is coming your way soon. Joe Palca, veteran science reporter for NPR, will be on campus Nov. 14, 7 pm – 8:30 pm, to deliver a public talk, “Science and news: A marriage of convenience”. Register to attend: http://joepalcaatucdavis.eventbrite.com Bio: Joe Palca is a familiar voice bringingContinueContinue reading “EVENT: NPR science reporter @JoePalca at UC Davis, Nov 14th”
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