Research At Work 2: Science and the Public – Getting the Real Story Out There

Session Description

The Toronto Science Policy Network (TSPN) invites you to join the Research At Work, a workshop and networking series designed to teach you about the basics of science policy and connect you with experts engaged in this space in different ways.

This workshop will cover how scientific knowledge, research and evidence is communicated with public audiences. Speakers will discuss the various science communication avenues including science journalism, science outreach efforts, and social media. Workshop attendees will learn from the experience of two expert speakers who bring varying perspectives on work in the science communication space.  Finally, using case studies, attendees will be able to apply what they have learned and think through approaches to translating scientific evidence in meaningful ways to the public.

Speakers:

• Senator Dr. Stan Kutcher, Canadian Senator, Psychiatrist and Professor.
• Amanda Buckiewicz, Science Journalist at CBC Radio’s Quirks & Quarks.