Travel Support for #ESA2019 The information in this section is directly quoted from information provided by the 2019 Program Chair and Program Coordinator. We are posting it here to archive it. Deadlines may or may not have passed – contact funding sources directly. ESA Annual Meeting Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship Workshop organizers are invited to nominate speakers who bring diverse…
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In 2018, we shifted the election period from August to March, with the intention of enabling newly elected officers to register for the annual meeting at early bird rates. At this year’s annual business meeting, which we held virtually on December 6, that is what we proposed to do again in 2019. After the business meeting, we received feedback from…
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Read MoreWe are super excited for #ESA2018 in New Orleans. We have been working hard to plan a useful and fun collection of communication and engagement events, and we want to connect with you if you will be in New Orleans.
Looking forward to ESA 2018, there are two mentoring opportunities, as well as a travel award! Note that the travel award for those looking for support for invited speakers (not for your own individual travel). Read on for details about: SEEDS program seeks mentors (commitment just during #ESA2018) Early Career mentorship program seeks mentors (during #ESA2018) New travel award: Annual Meeting…
(Photo by Bethann Garramon Merkle, ©2018) As we mentioned in the April newsletter, nominations are now open for the next Communication and Engagement Section chairperson-elect. If you are looking for a way to enhance your scicomm skills while contributing to others’, this is a fantastic opportunity. It’s also a great way to learn more about how ESA governance works, at multiple…
We’re spearheading a multi-section/committee coordination effort. The aim is to help ensure great attendance at, and wide-ranging coverage of topics relating to, comm & engagement sessions at #ESA2018. So we’d love to know: Are you planning a session that in some way relates to themes of communication and/or engagement? Such themes include (but aren’t limited to): policy/public affairs, skill-building, science…
By way of resuming the #MySciComm series after a brief pause for #ESA2017, we’re delighted to share with you a recent commentary from #MySciComm series editors. ESA published a version of this commentary on its EcoTone blog during #ESA2017. In case you missed it, we’re republishing it here. As of today, stay tuned, every other week, for a great fall series…
A lot of great opportunities came up during #ESA2017. These include the Section identifying several volunteer positions and opportunities, looking ahead to #ESA2018 (help us plan and collaborate for next year!), developments in our governance and long-range planning (see our About page for updates), and new officers (meet them here)! You can stay up to date on these topics and…
We’re taking a break from the MySciComm series while we focus on the ESA annual meeting. If you’re in Portland, check out our awesome list of Section-sponsored and other SciComm happenings. Whether you’re in Portland or following the conference from afar, we’ll be posting meeting-related updates and session live-tweets in several places: here on our blog on our Facebook page…
Please do join us for this meeting! We’ll be discussing how to spend the section’s money (your membership dues), nominees for next year’s officers, how to engage members (you!) in section projects throughout the year, and more! The business meeting is planned for Tuesday, August 8, 6:30-8:00 pm, in OCC room E142. More details: Join us for a brief engaging (we…
The ESA SciComm Section’s annual meeting took place during the ESA annual meeting in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The meeting was held August 10, 2016. The meeting notes are available for view and download. The meeting notes are archived on the section reports/bylaws page. You’ll see, as you read the meeting notes, that there are a number of initiatives and ideas…
#ESA2016 is in full swing, and #ESASciComm is a big topic this year. Between our smashing success #upgoESA Ignite session…. UM GUYS, #upgoESA was TRENDING on the Twitters! #scicomm FTW! #ESA2016 pic.twitter.com/NA2YgEEVWf — Dr. Holly Menninger (@DrHolly) August 9, 2016 …and our dynamic interactive scicomm workshop… Great #scicomm workshop & feedback on my outreach writing at #ESA2016 Thx to C.Hart…
Looking for a way to enhance your scicomm skills while contributing to others? Then, nominate yourself for an #ESASciComm officer position! Officer nominations are now open and we’ll hold elections in October. If you are interested in running for section chair, chair-elect or secretary, please review the section by-laws for information about officer duties. Feel free to email current Section Chair, Dr….
Connecting and communicating about the conference via social media? Here are our hashtag recommendations: #ESASciComm & #ESA2016. Next, the following email newsletter was recently sent to all #ESASciComm Section members, along with non-members on our mailing list. If you’ll be/are at #ESA2016, please connect with us!
Sign up by February 12 for the ESA SciComm’s #ESA2016 Ignite Challenge Session: “Communicate your science using only the 10,000 most common words in English”!
#sketchyourscience at #ESA100 settled it. This will be an #ESASciComm tradition for years to come! pic.twitter.com/Ta8YIVo5BZ — B.G. Merkle talkin’ abt Hard Things 😷✊🏽 (@commnatural) August 17, 2015 At ESA’s annual conference/meeting (#ESA100) our section had a booth at which we encouraged folks to sketch their science. We were blown away by how many people enthusiastically did so.
Looking to expand your toolbox? Curious to test the waters of science communication for the first time? Either way, you’ll want to tap into the wide-ranging SciComm Resource Guide curated by us – the ESA Communication & Engagement Section.
Next week’s theme: mmixxx, mix, mix, and mingle! If you aim to connect with fellow SciComm buffs and advocates, you will have loads of opportunities at #ESA100. Of course, there’s the SciComm Section workshop, “Communicating Science Vividly.” We’re also curating a list of SciComm-related activities being held throughout the annual meeting. And on an informal note, there are a few SciComm-specific…
In anticipation of the Baltimore meeting, we’re seeking volunteers for three SciComm efforts. 1. Help us staff the Science Communications Section booth in the exhibit hall (shared with the Education and Policy sections). Please email Clarisse Hart (hart3@fas.harvard.edu) with a 1-hour time slot you are willing to contribute during exhibit hours (Monday through Thursday 11am-1:30pm; 4-6:30 PM). 2. Are you interested in serving…