Call for Applications
Bring Science to the Public at Phipps
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens seeks graduate students and other professionals in all fields of science and engineering to participate in a program designed to help scientists communicate their research effectively with the public.
Who can participate?
Graduate students or faculty engaged in scientific study, as well as professionals working in a science-related field. All fields of STEM are welcome!
What does the program entail?
- In-person: Take part in a science communication workshop at Phipps. Facilitated by the research and science education department, this learning opportunity is designed to help you develop tools for communicating scientific concepts to the public. Participants will also have the opportunity to come back to Phipps for an optional session to prototype a tabling display for an outreach opportunity at Phipps.
- Virtual: The workshop will be also be offered as three virtual sessions that each focus on unique skills and background:
- Part 1: Jargon Management, Understanding Your Audience, Concise Messaging
- Part 2: Concept Mapping, Storytelling, Interpretive Writing
- Part 3: Strategies for Engaging the Public
What are the benefits of participating?
- Work with informal education experts to develop your skills in communicating science to the public.
- Network with colleagues from multiple disciplines who are equally committed to sharing their work with the public.
- Local participants may have opportunities to share their work with Phipps guests at special events.
Registrants are welcome to sign up for the in-person or virtual sessions. Registration for the full in-person is $40. Registration for all three virtual sessions is $40 or each individual session is $15.
VIRTUAL SESSIONS: $15 EACH SESSION OR $40 FOR ALL THREE SESSIONS
JAN., 27 - 29; 1 - 3 P.M.
JULY 14 - 16; 1 - 3 P.M.
IN-PERSON SESSION: $40 | SAT., MARCH 8; 9 A.M. - 3 P.M.
IN-PERSON SESSION: $40 | SAT., OCT. 4; 9 A.M. - 3 P.M.
Questions? Want to be on the email for future workshops? Contact Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, research and science education outreach manager, at mwheeler-dubas@phipps.conservatory.org.
