EUGENE, OREGON

• Friday, February 23rd, 2018 • 

The People’s Science is coming to Eugene! 

The Campus Tour will provide scientists with formal training in effectively communicating their work to the public.  The afternoon will include a workshop on science communication as well as an opportunity to practice writing for a lay audience. Lunch will be provided to workshop attendees as a generous donation from our local sponsor, the University of Oregon Graduate School. Spots are limited and are available on a first come, first-served basis. 

Graduate students, postdocs, research staff, and faculty are encouraged to apply! 

Let's spread the science!

PRESS & MEDIA

Help us spread the word!

Whether you are interested in learning more, interviewing the organizing team, or disseminating information about the event to your campus or group, check out our official San Diego press release below! 

If you need flyers or additional materials, feel free to reach out.

DETAILS

McKenzie 229

10:00AM - 2:00PM

Lunch generously provided by the University of Oregon Graduate School.

REGISTRATION

This is a free event!

However, all attendees are required to register by 02/15/2018.

Please consider helping us improve our programs and further the field by completing our optional pre-event surveys during registration.

PROGRAM

9:30-9:50AM Check-in

10-11:30AM Science Communication Workshop

11:30AM-12:20PM Lunch

12:30-2:00PM Write-a-thon

WANT ADVANCED TRAINING?

The People's Science team is offering advanced training for those interested in becoming ambassadors for sharing science. This training will take place the day before the main workshop, Thursday, February 22nd, from 5-7PM, on the University of Oregon campus.

This special session will provide one-on-one training with science communication experts to prepare attendees to coach science communication techniques during the main workshop, and beyond. Limited spots are available for this intensive training. Register via the above link.

PARTNERS & SPONSORS

Thank you to our local sponsors and partners who help make this event possible!

Interested in becoming a sponsor or partner? Contact our local lead organizer for more information.

ORGANIZING TEAM

Our local team includes a wide range of students and professionals from across fields.
Interested in joining the team or attending the Ambassador & Coach training?