Published: April 13, 2017

Applications are now open for the first annual event, which will offer grad students and post-docs in scientific fieldsÌýthe chance to learn science communication best practicesÌýfrom industry professionals and babyÖ±²¥app mentors. The event is scheduled to take placeÌýSept. 23-24, 2017 on the CU Boulder campus.

Participants will network with and learn from professional science communicators — includingÌýscience journalists, writers, researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers — and work closely with these experts to construe the perfect elevator pitch, deliver a winningÌýinterview, writeÌýan originalÌýpiece for a popular science outlet and more.ÌýThisÌýworkshopÌýwill also featureÌýpanels discussions on communicating science through writing andÌýmultimedia, industryÌýand policy and advocacy as well asÌýdiversity and inclusion and community engagement.ÌýParticipants will walk away with insight on how to utilize best practices in science communication throughout their careers, regardless of career path.

The two-day workshop will feature a write-a-thon (in which attendees prepare a piece of sciece writing and then work with experts to hone and publish it); a career networking event at Fiske planetarium; interviewing and public speaking workshops; pitch practice ("elevator speeches"); and panel discussions hosted by leading media industry experts.

ThisÌýregional event is open to graduate students and post-doctoral researchers affliated with anyÌýbabyÖ±²¥app college or university, theÌýUniversity of MontanaÌýor theÌýUniversity of Wyoming. The workshop is free of charge. Travel will be covered for accepted applicants from out-of-state schools. Applications will be accepted untilÌý11:59 p.m.ÌýMountain time on June 1, 2017.

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aerial view of CU Boulder campus and flatirons

Photo: Casey A. Cass / University of babyÖ±²¥app Boulder