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ASC event- The Dilemmas of Science Reporting: Complexity, risk,..

Monday, February 15, 2010 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (GMT+0930)

Adelaide, South Australia

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Come and join the discussion with :


 Clare Peddie (the Advertiser), Dr Rob Morrison (ASCSA),
 Dr Susannah Elliot(ASMC) and Prof Rod Irvine(Pharmacology, Univ of Adelaide)


MC- Richard Musgrove

This is the second ASCSA event of the year and covers several critical areas of science communication.

Given the public (including policy makers) have the right to accurate information, how do scientists/science communicators break down and report complex results in digestible form, without missing vital information or getting the story wrong? Secondly, how does a scientist/communicator approach an interview or story which concerns risk, knowing that the public may use that information to inform  lifestyle choices? Lastly, how we deal with dissident voice(s), particularly if the issue involves risk or, equally; how do you get your point across if you are the dissident voice??

Guidelines on Science and Health Communication prepared by the RiGB, The Royal Society and The Social Issues Research Centre are available on http://www.sirc.org/publik/revised_guidelines.shtml

 

Cost:

free ASC or RiAus members

$5 students

$10 non-members. 

Book now online and cash payment can be made on the evening at reception.

When & Where


The Science Exchange
55 Exchange Place
Adelaide, South Australia 5000
Australia

Monday, February 15, 2010 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (GMT+0930)


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RiAus (The Royal Institution of Australia)



RiAus brings science to people and people to science. It creates real and virtual spaces in which people can listen, talk and think about science in all its shapes and forms, and develop innovative and accessible ways of engaging the general community. It sets out to raise scientific awareness and the level of debate on critical issues around science and technology. RiAus strives to highlight the importance of science in everyday life.