Building Your Communication Skills with Winners of "I’m a Scientist" Competition
Building Your Communication Skills with Winners of "I’m a Scientist" Competition
Saturday, February 13, 2016: 1:00 PM-2:00 PM
Washington 1 (Marriott Wardman Park)
What does it take to win the science communication and engagement competition “I’m a Scientist”? Learn the communication skills successful entrants have, how the competition has propelled their careers to new heights, and how you can develop and harness those same skills to boost your career. “I'm a Scientist” is a highly successful and innovative online public engagement program in six countries, featuring hundreds of scientists each year. Join the competition’s organizers and former winners to practice your science communication skills and hone your ability to provide engaging and inspiring information to a range of audiences.
Coordinator:
Tristan MacLean, Keep on Questioning
Presenters:
Andrew D. Maynard, University of Michigan Department of Environmental Health Sciences and Risk Science Center and Tristan MacLean, Keep on Questioning