Do you discuss your science with confidence?
Or is its social impact just a brief sentence at the start of a publication?
Scientists often have to show that they are aware of the social & ethical context of their research. Yet most early-career researchers have little time set aside to consider the social implications of their work.
Perspectives, a poster session with a difference, is a chance for you to discuss your research with a non-specialist audience. Attend an interactive training day – learn about poster design and sharpen your communication skills. Then present your poster at the British Science Festival in September, at the University of Surrey in Guildford. Cash prizes are awarded by a panel of expert judges.
For more information, and to apply online, visit the website.
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Hi Dr Cordy,
ReplyDeleteI'm Kee from the Neurogastroenterology team at ICMS. I'm quite interested in participating in this event since my research to potentially find a cure for nausea has a potentially large impact on society as a whole. Furthermore, nausea research has both ethical and scientific reasons to spare animals in nausea research from unnecessary suffering by using human research (which we are pioneering in UK) to replace, refine and reduce animal use.
How do I go about preparing for this and is there support available to help me prepare for this?
Cheers, Kee
Hi
ReplyDeleteMy name is Paul from the WHRI and i was a perspectives finalist two years ago. It is a really good opoortubity to meet other people (both scientist and public) and presenting your research in a slightly different way. I had a great time doing it and would recommend anyone considering entering to do so. If anyone wants to ask any questions about this then just email me (p.c.armstrong@qmul).
Cheers
Paul