“What Science Communication Can Do for Me?”
Science Communication, Public Engagement, Pathways to Impact. These are all phrases that are gradually becoming part of the academic vernacular. But to what extent are we actually communicating rather than box ticking? Who is actually benefiting from this engagement, are the researchers even benefiting? In this seminar, Dr Illingworth discusses how science communication can be beneficial to both scientist and society, and speaks about his recent research in trying to establish genuine two-way dialogue between experts and non-experts.
Wednesday, 23rd November 2016,
1pm
SEMINAR ROOM
BIOMOLECULAR SCIENCES BUILDING
no. 11 on the University map:
http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/media/university/maps/wwwmap.pdf
The entrance is on the far side of the building.
The entrance is on the far side of the building.
Dr Sam Illingworth
Senior Lecturer in Science Communication
Manchester Metropolitan University
Dr Sam Illingworth is a Senior Lecturer in Science Communication at Manchester Metropolitan University. Sam trained as an atmospheric physicist, and then spent time lecturing in Japan and China, where he also investigated the relationship between science and theatre. His current research is concerned with empowering members of society with science using a variety of different media, including poetry and theatre. You can find out more about Sam on his website: www.samillingworth.com
This seminar is hosted by Dr M Stewart (ms313@), Public Engagement Officer.
