In-Person Workshop: Science Communication and Public Engagement – April 26, 2022 (PM)

Do you remember face-to-face conferences and workshops? They’re back in 2022! Save the date for two workshops the Center on KTDRR is hosting on Tuesday, April 26th, 2022, at the Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City in Arlington, Virginia. In the morning: Outreach to Policymakers. In the afternoon: Science Communication and Public Engagement. The NARRTC Annual Meeting and Conference runs April 27-28, 2022.

About the Workshop

Learn fundamentals from current science communication research and basic best practices for engaging with the public, facilitated by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Participants will develop individual plans that include a public engagement goal and ways to engage a relevant audience with tailored messages. Participants also brainstorm an engagement scenario and identify steps to put their plans into action.

Date and time: April 26, 2022 (1:30 – 5:00 p.m. Eastern, including a 30 minute break; Registration opens at 1:15 p.m.)

Location: Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City, 1250 S. Hayes St., Arlington, VA.

Note: this workshop is free and open to the public; however, registration is capped at 15 attendees, and we give priority to NIDILRR grantees. The Center on KTDRR does not cover travel costs for attendees. Registration closed 5:00 p.m. Central on April 20, 2022.

Questions?: Please contact Tracy Bauman: tbauman@air.org

About the Presenter

Stacey Baker is a public engagement program associate for the American Association for the Advancement of Science Center for Public Engagement with Science and Technology. In this role, Stacey manages the board-appointed Committee on Science & Technology Engagement with the Public (CoSTEP), is on the steering committee for SciEngage, is an interim co-leader of the Society Civic Science Initiative, facilitates Communicating Science workshops, and supports other Center programs.