Science Communication Workshop with Randy Olson

Event time: 
Friday, September 16, 2016 - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Location: 
Bowers Auditorium, Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies See map
205 Prospect Street
New Haven, CT
Event description: 

Randy Olson is a scientist-turned-filmmaker and science communicator know for developing the “And, But, Therefore” storytelling style and the “Story Circles” narrative approach. Both techniques help scientists tell stories about their research in a way that makes their science more compelling to other scientists, funders, and science enthusiasts of all backgrounds.

Randy is offering a public “Demo” lecture on Thursday, September 15, followed by two three-hour workshops on campus on Friday, September 16 to teach Yale students and faculty this storytelling narrative approach. Participants can choose from either a morning session or afternoon session when they register.

Participants are also requested to attend the Thursday, September 15 lecture: 4:30pm in Burke Auditorium, 195 Prospect Street.

9/16 Morning session: Approximately 9am-12pm (lunch available after the session)

9/16 Afternoon session: Approximately 1pm-4pm (lunch available before the session)

The workshop is open to Yale graduate student, postdoc, and faculty scientists. Both workshops are currently full, but you can email yibs@yale.edu to be placed on a waitlist.

 

Additional Links:

Learn more about Randy Olson here: http://www.randyolsonproductions.com/

Learn more about Story Circles: http://www.scienceneedsstory.com/

Read more about the “And, But, Therefore” storytelling approach here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steven-newton/and-but-therefore-randy-o_b_8813330.html