Science Communication Snapshot: DayCon 2015
Type
Blog Post
Published
June 17, 2015, 9:04 p.m.
...Organizing a science conference for the public
How does one organize a public scientific conference? As a member...DayCon is a one-day conference aimed at the general public that provides an accessible introduction to various...the communication gap between scientists and the public and help make science more transparent. Second,... their communication skills and engage with the public. The organization runs a wide variety of programs...conference-style experience that was accessible to the general public both in terms of cost and content level. Sponsorship...science outreach can be, both for scientists and the public. For students, these opportunities to improve our... alternative careers in science. In return, the public receives trustworthy, intelligible scientific resources...