The Ecological Society of America invites you to a AAAS workshop on Communicating Climate Science
When: March 4th, 2015; 1:00 - 5:00 pm EST Where: AAAS headquarters, 1200 New York Avenue, Washington DC 20005 Registration deadline: Friday, 13 February 2015 Read this invitation online: http://www.esa.org/esa/public-affairs/communicating-climate-science-workshop/ Have you often wanted to share your expert knowledge in the public conversation about climate change, but don't know how to get started? ESA is recruiting ecologists for a half day workshop created by the American Association for the Advancement of Science to help ecologists develop skills for talking about climate change in public forums. The workshop, to be held on March 4th, 2015 in Washington, DC, will guide group exercises designed to help you: * Define your interests * Identify your audience * Explain and discuss science in accessible language * Respond to questions * Talk about uncertainty * Prepare for media interviews * Find public outreach opportunities The workshop is also a great opportunity to initiate a network of like-minded colleagues in your area who can work together on events and share tips and experiences. This event is open to ecologists at all career stages, from graduate students to emeritus faculty. Faculty receiving this invitation are welcome to register their students or forward the invitation to colleagues. The workshop is free, but space is limited. RSVP by February 13th, 2015, to secure your spot. Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1KB0-PN6TYKNv-7-T1U-eJjIbNJ60mMQWCkOE955l0h8/viewform?usp=send_form ******** Liza Lester Communications Officer Ecological Society of America Washington, DC (202) 833-8773 ext. 211 Ecotone: news and views on ecological science Tweeting @esa_org
