AAAS: Center for Public Engagement with Science & Technology

 

With the new year, the AAAS Center for Public Engagement with Science and Technology is excited to share new and updated programs that we think you'll be interested in. Read on to find out about opportunities for individuals to enroll in our Communicating Science Workshops, how to join us online for our annual Communicating Science Seminar, how our AAAS Leshner Fellows are building capacity for public engagement, and more! AAAS Communicating Science Workshops In 2020, we debuted virtual versions of our popular #SciEngage/#SciComm workshops - and now individuals can register, too! Interested? Join us on Wednesday, January 13, from 1-4 pm ET for Science Communication and Public Engagement Fundamentals! Registration ($125): https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/5220847757741835778 The introductory-level, three-hour Science Communication and Public Engagement Fundamentals module introduces scientists and engineers to the latest science communication research and basic best practices for engaging with the public. Participants are introduced to the AAAS Framework for Public Engagement (pictured above) which can help them develop individual plans that include a public engagement goal and address ways to engage a relevant audience with tailored messages. Through instruction, discussion, self-reflection & structured exercises that emphasize two-way dialogue, participants brainstorm an engagement scenario and identify next steps to put their plans into action. This workshop is designed for scientists and engineers who don’t have much experience with public engagement, although experienced engagers may find it useful.  Can't make our January workshop? No worries, we'll also host sessions in February and March (with more dates to be announced soon): February 25, 1 PM - 4 PM ET: Science Communication and Public Engagement Fundamentals March 16, 11 AM - 2 PM ET: Engaging Policymakers Visit our website to learn more and join the program’s mailing list to receive updates. #SciEngage Virtual Discussion Adapting public engagement practices to a virtual world FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 12 – 1 PM ET In this conversation, we will reflect on our engagement experiences during COVID-19 and explore lessons learned and unexpected opportunities for developing meaningful public engagement practices. These insights will be followed by breakout groups for participants to share their perspectives and mobilize collective action. The session will be recorded, except for breakout groups.  2021 AAAS Annual Meeting AAAS Communicating Science Seminar The 2021 Communicating Science Seminar will be held virtually on Friday, February 5 from 9 AM - 4:00 PM ET. Attendance at the seminar is free but requires registration through the AAAS Annual Meeting registration system (register for either the free public events, or the full meeting: either of these will give you access). Visit the 2021 Communicating Science seminar page for more information about the sessions, which include a full line-up of breakout sessions in the afternoon.   Please share this with anyone you think may be interested! Let your network know you plan to attend by downloading and sharing the social media cards below. Morning Seminar Sessions Afternoon Breakout Sessions AAAS Public Engagement Networking Reception The Public Engagement Networking Reception will be held on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, 5 PM - 6:15 PM EST Join us for a reprieve from the hustle and bustle of the 2021 AAAS Annual Meeting! Hosted by the AAAS Center for Public Engagement with Science & Technology, this event is a space for those interested in public engagement to converge and exchange ideas. We love to talk SciEngage and look forward to discussing the many ways scientists can better serve society. Join us!

Leshner Leadership Institute for Public Engagement with Science

The Leshner Leadership Institute for Public Engagement with Science is celebrating five years of empowering cohorts of scientists and engineers working at the intersection of science and society. Leshner Fellows have engaged tens of thousands of people and built public engagement capacity within their scientific institutions, disciplines, networks, and communities. Check out the Faces of the Fellowship to learn more and review highlights of past fellows' public engagement activities.  Beginning this year and through spring 2022, AAAS will be developing and disseminating lessons learned from the program, particularly on institutional change, and on the challenges and opportunities for public engagement arising from the COVID-19 pandemic and from efforts to address structural racism in science and science engagement.   2018-2019 Leshner Leadership Institute Public Engagement Fellows

Please join the Institute’s mailing list to receive updates. If you are interested in contributing to future cohorts of fellows, please make a gift online or contact the Development Office by email. About the AAAS Center for Public Engagement with Science and Technology The AAAS Center for Public Engagement with Science and Technology provides scientists with communication resources and facilitates dialogue between scientists and the public about the benefits, limits, and implications of science. Since 2004, we've offered workshops, seminars, and programs to help scientists effectively engage the public, improving their skills and their confidence. To learn more about our Center, visit https://www.aaas.org/pes.