[ASC-list] Webinar on evaluation of events and programs: Tuesday 19 July, at 07.30 UTC

[Toss Gascoigne]

How to join
The event will run on Tuesday 19 July, at 07.30 UTC (5.30 pm Eastern Australia, 8.30am London).  Click on the link below to join the meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpduquqzksHtaatscUAuflL-mVZdtFN4_3 <https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpduquqzksHtaatscUAuflL-mVZdtFN4_3> 
 
Climate change and COVID are driving a push for more science communication events.  This demand has generated a better exploration of what science communication actually achieves, who it reaches, and what impact it has.   These questions concern experts in disciplines ranging from risk and environmental communication, to health communication.

Critical evaluation is an essential tool of designing and running better projects and events.  We mean evaluation practices based on a clear set of relevant goals, with an emphasis on a stringent methods, transparent about the evaluation process and its limitations, and using the results to formulate helpful recommendations.

This discussion on the practice and theory of evaluating science communication is a conversation with international experts, with time for questions.

Helen Featherstone is Head of Public Engagement at the UK’s University of Bath.  She has extensive experience in practical STEM engagement activities, primarily in interactive Science and Discovery Centres, including the Science Museum, London and We The Curious, Bristol. For 16 years she was responsible for all aspects of these engagement activities including fundraising, project management, content and event delivery, collaborative working and evaluation.  Helen taught on the Science Communication Masterclass at UWE, Bristol for over 10 years, and continues to teach on their MSc Science Communication course.

Jenni Metcalfe is Director of Econnect Communication, based in Brisbane.  She considers evaluation as an essential tool in both practice and theory, and has wide experience in conducting evaluations of science communication strategies, events and programs.   She conceived and ran the participatory national “Climate Champion Program” for seven years, involving farmers and scientists. The program built in ongoing evaluation, meaning it could be iteratively adapted to meet the needs of participants and sponsors over that time. Jenni is President of the Public Communication of Science & Technology (PCST) Network <https://pcst.co/>; Visiting Fellow, Centre for Public Awareness of Science, Australian National University <https://cpas.anu.edu.au/people/visitors/dr-jennifer-metcalfe>; and a Member of the International Science Council’s expert advisory group <https://council.science/actionplan/3-2-the-public-value-of-science/> on the Public Value of Science.

Toss Gascoigne (moderator) is a visiting fellow at the Centre for Public Awareness of Science at the Australian National University.  He is a former President and life member of both Australian Science Communicators and the international Network for the Public Communication of Science and Technology. 

How to join
The event will run on Tuesday 19 July, at 07.30 UTC (5.30 pm Eastern Australia, 8.30am London).  It is open to all.  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpduquqzksHtaatscUAuflL-mVZdtFN4_3 <https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpduquqzksHtaatscUAuflL-mVZdtFN4_3> 
 

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