Katherine mathieson #H3SYMP physiological society symposium 19th sept 2014
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Opportunities for researchers to do public engagement through the British Science Association's platforms and activities
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Katherine mathieson #H3SYMP physiological society symposium 19th sept 2014
- 1. ‘Opportunities and ideas from the British Science Association in communicating science to a wider audience’ Katherine Mathieson British Science Association Twitter: @kath_math The Physiological Society Public Engagement as a Pathway to Impact symposium 19th September 2014
- 2. Our vision and mission Our vision is a world where science is seen as a fundamental part of our culture and society. Our mission is to support, grow and diversify the community of people who are interested and involved in science. We will give them a platform to access and enjoy science and strengthen their influence over science’s direction and place in society.
- 3. Opportunities to work with us • Branches • National Science & Engineering Week -> British Science Week • British Science Festival • CREST Awards • CREST Star • Science Communication Conference • Media Fellows
- 5. British Science Week 13th to 22nd March 2015 www.britishscienceweek.org
- 6. British Science Festival University of Bradford Mon 7th to Thurs 10th Sept 2015 www.britishsciencefestival.org @BritishSciFest
- 7. CREST Awards @CRESTAwards http://www.britishscienceassociation.org/crest
- 8. CREST Star @CREST_Star www.britishscienceassociation.org/creststar
- 9. Science Communication Conference @SciCommConf www.britishscienceassociation.org/sci-comm-conference
- 10. Media Fellows Dr Aditee Mitra is a Research Officer in Plankton Modelling at the Swansea University Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Research. She is hosted by BBC Countryfile Dr Mike Eyre is a Clinical Research Fellow at the Barts and The London School of Medicine & Dentistry Blizard Institute. He is hosted by BBC Radio and Online Dr Vicky Forster is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Northern Institute for Cancer Research. She is hosted by the Times Dr Anna Williams is a Senior Lecturer in Forensic Science at the University of Huddersfield. She is hosted by New Scientist @MediaFellows www.britishscienceassociation.org/science-society/media-fellowships
- 11. Keeping in touch Volunteer with us: http://www.britishscienceassociation.org/get-involved Join a section: http://www.britishscienceassociation.org/british-science-festival/scientific-sections Sign up to Psci-com: https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/psci-com @BritSciAssociat www.britishscienceassociation.org
- 12. Questions? Katherine Mathieson British Science Association Katherine.mathieson@britishs cienceassociation.org Twitter: @kath_math
Editor's Notes
- Strategic review following arrival of new chief exec External feedback: programmes well-known and well-regarded – but difficult to understand what/who BSA is for Refreshed vision
- Today, will focus on existing programmes. But remember we’re also interested in new opportunities to deliver our vision – ideas welcome
- 32 Branches across the UK , all volunteer led; join your nearest Branch Put on your events based on your own ideas and also on ideas we suggest e.g. emerging policy Branches put on an eclectic mix of events for the general public, including community events, SciBars, public lectures, film screenings, craft events, trips and tours, etc Becoming a branch volunteer will allow you to develop skills in areas such as event management, science communication, publicity and fundraising.
- Become an event organiser – get your event listed on our site; receive marketing materials; benefit from our national marketing We also do campaigns and national-scale projects, some of which will be relevant to your interests e.g. Worm Watch Lab; Nature’s Calendar Grants available for schools and for community organisations – across UK, with dedicated funding available for orgs in Scotland & Wales
- If you like events, consider submitting a proposal to run an event at the British Science Festival – or the many other high quality science Festivals that have sprung up across the UK
- 30,000 Awards a year Discovery, Bronze, Silver, Gold Silver/Gold – researchers can also support CREST celebration/certificate awarding events, with assessment and judging – and build up to being a Project Mentor Discover/Bronze – offer to help run an activity e.g. Community Garden challenge Partner with other activity providers e.g. Nuffield Research Placements Can also partner with schools competitions e.g. students who submitted entries to Physiological Society’s ‘The Science of Life’ competition could put their work towards a Silver Award
- Offer to help run CREST Star activities in your local primary school Free and paid-for activities available for schools Activities also suitable for other settings eg Cubs & Brownies; community fairs; family festivals; etc If you run your own activities, consider linking them to the CREST Star scheme – adds credibility to your activity For all schools work, encourage you to sign up as a STEM Ambassador with STEMNET
- Learn more about science communication by attending the conference Consider submitting a proposal for a session – we look for a mixture of ‘Do It’, ‘Discuss It’ & ‘Debate It’ You can read reports of previous years’ conferences on our website. Key themes in science communication at the moment seem to be reaching under-served audiences and effective evaluation. Dates/location of 2015 conference tbc. Will be a call for proposals over winter.
- 11 this year; I’ve picked ones working closest to your area of interest. All have a placement of a few weeks’ long, plus come to the Festival. Also we work on specific projects in response to funders’ interests e.g. Engineers’ Engage – happy to partner with others
- Sections – 16 sections covering all scientific disciplines e.g. medical science, biological science, agricultural and food science, chemistry and general science
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