The Science Media Centre is running a course designed to give scientists and researchers the confidence and skills they need to engage effectively with the wider public through broadcast, print and social media.
More information can be found on the attached flyer and the following links;
http://www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz/2013/05/03/applications-now-open-for... (includes feedback from previous attendees)
Invitations to attend Sir Peter Gluckman's National Science Challenges presentations in Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin are attached.
The Prime Minister’s Science Prizes are now open. The five prizes recognise the impact of science on New Zealanders’ lives, celebrate the contribution of current scientists and encourage those of the future. To find out more visit http://www.pmscienceprizes.org.nz
With the cooperation of the US-based HathiTrust Digital Library early copies of Science Review can be openly accessed at http://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/008333763
While not a complete set of the early journal those available provide a fascinating insight into the early ecosystem of science in New Zealand and the role played by the NZ Association of Scientists.
This collection complements more recent issues held on the Association’s website at http://www.scientists.org.nz/journal
The Association for Women in The Sciences has launched a new award - the Miriam Dell Award for Excellence in Science Mentoring.
The award, named for the AWIS Patron, Dame Miriam Dell, is aimed at recognising and celebrating those people who encourage females to remain in science, at any stage from primary school to the science workforce.
The deadline is 30 June.
Further information is available on the AWIS website here.
Confirmed speakers to date include:
In 2013, Science in New Zealand is undergoing rapid change. On the one hand, we have the development of Callaghan Innovation, the new Advanced Technology Institute which will “support a step-change in our commercialisation of science, engineering and technology“. This is clearly driven by government recognition of the direct contribution that science makes to the New Zealand economy.
The Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO), an international organization based in Vienna, is organizing a science and technology conference (SnT2013) in Vienna from 17 to 21 June 2013 (please see attached document for details).
The attached excerpt from the next edition of NZ Science Review profiles each of the recipients of NZAS awards.
The NZAS press release in support of Dr Mike Joy can be found here.
