ScienceOnline Vancouver
Writing for Action
About this event:
Created by Catherine
Took place on 20 September, 2012 from 19:00 to 21:00
Science World at TELUS World of Science 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver, BC Canada V6A 3Z7
You have an issue you’re passionate about – and you know all the information to back it up – but how do you convey that message to an audience that will promote action? You might need different goals and messages for government officials, funders, or even family and friends.
Here’s your chance to learn and practice effective communication to different audiences, with an online twist with Andy Torr.
Andy Torr is a communications strategist in the Office of the Vice President Research at UBC. He specializes in explaining complex scientific concepts to general audiences, and he develops targeted messaging about UBC research for government, industry, funding agencies, peer universities, and the public.
The panel will start at 7 pm but we’ll have mingling (with BEvERages) at 6:30. Please RSVP so that we comply with liquor laws.
Write us your thoughts. Play nice.
Hey SoVan peeps,
Bummed to miss tonight’s event (it’s meet the teacher night at my kids’ school).
“Writing for Action” is my kind of topic, and Andy Torr has my dream job! :)
Enjoy the evening everyone,
Jerrie Lynn
P.S. I’ve been doing some work with CSPC 2012 lately. If anyone is interested at all in Canadian science policy, be sure to check out the Canadian Science Policy Conference in Calgary, Alberta Nov. 5-7 http://www.cspc2012.ca/