November 2010
Science Council and member bodies' events for the month.
Smarter Communications: making effective use of less mainstream media (lunchbox)
Science Council, 32-36 Loman Street, London SE1 0EH
Monday 29th November at 12.30pm
In this the first in a series of monthly lunchbox meetings aimed at informally sharing ideas between member bodies over a packed lunch there will be three speakers presenting their experiences of using a variety of alterntive media including podcasts, tweets, facebook and local radio after which the floor will be open for discussion.
If you would like to attend please contact Tamasin Barnbrook.
Physics in the Animal World
Institute of Physics, 76 Portland Place, London W1B 1NT
Wednesday 24th November at 2pm
This meeting is open to all and experts will talk on the physics behind the flapping of wings, iridescence in animals, the spread of disease in animal populations and insect flight orientation - among others. For more information please download the flyer (pdf 450KB) or visit the Institute of Physics website.
“I’m a scientist get me out of here”
Science Council, 32-36 Loman Street, London SE1 0EH
Thursday 11th November at 3.30pm
****see the presentation from this event here****
This award-winning project has been described as 'the world’s most stunningly innovative teen science education programme', and inspires passionate support from scientists, teens and young people who've taken part.
Sophia Collins, the project producer, and Shane McCracken, the project director are coming to talk about the project and to present some initial evaluation findings from this year's event. Please come along to find out the secrets of this success, and what works about doing it online, empowering young people, and borrowing from popular culture without dumbing down.This a great science communications event in which Scientists and students talk via website in response to questions posted by the students. They both break down barriers, have fun and learn. But only the students get to vote out the scientists.
The talk will be followed by drinks.
If you would like to attend please contact Tamasin Barnbrook. .