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SCIENCE TALK ‘18 Program — March 1-2, 2018

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2018 Conference Agenda March 1 & 2

Portland, Oregon


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Thursday, March 1, 2018 8-9 a.m. — Lobby

Registration (Lobby)

9-9:45 a.m. — Ballroom 203

Conference Welcome & Opening Remarks from Science Talk President Allison Coffin (WSU) Opening Icebreaker with Steven Sobieszczyk (USGS)

Technical Program (Ballroom 203)

Effective Communication Workshops (Room C124)

Advanced Techniques Workshops (Room C126)

10-10:30 a.m. “Improvisation for Communication

and Collaboration” Annelies Ransome, Silicon Valley Improvisation & Stanford University

10:30-11 a.m. Scientists, Inc., Sahil M Bansal

11 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

“A Transmedia Approach to Popular Science Communication”

Amanda Tasse, Oregon State University

11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

"The People's Science: New Tools for Outreach & Engagement”

Stephanie Fine Sasse The People's Science

10 a.m.-12 p.m. Short Course 1:

“Target Your #SciComm: Tools to Know and Reach Your Audience”

Estelle Robichaux, COMPASS

10 a.m.-12 p.m. Short Course 1:

“Data Storytelling: Designing Data Visualizations for Public

Communication and Consumption”

Kevin Ripka University of Iowa,

School of Journalism and Mass Communication

12-1 p.m. — Ballroom 204

Lunch & Networking See page 9 for local lunch options


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AFTERNOON KEYNOTE: Keri Kukral, RAW TV


2-2:30 p.m.

“A Scientist Walks Into A Bar …” Larry Sherman, OHSU

2:30-3 p.m.

“Seeing Ability, Not Disability” Jim Todd, OMSI

3-3:30 p.m.

Chick Tech, Shivani Wanjara

Effective Communication (Room C124)

2-4 p.m.

Short Course 2: “Learn Presentations”

Echo Rivera

Advanced Techniques (Room C126)

2-4 p.m.

Short Course 2: “Master the Elevator Pitch”

Susanna Greer, American Cancer Society


EVENING KEYNOTE: “Intersection of science and mass media communications” with Michael Lemonick, Scientific American


Poster Session & Networking See Page 8 for more information


Imagine Science Film Festival See Page 7 for more information


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Friday, March 2 Technical Program (Ballroom 203)

9-9:30 a.m.

“Value of web-based videos” Crazy Aunt Lindsey, Fab Lab

9:30-10 a.m. “Media, Science, and

Engagement” Mark Blaine, Media Center for

Science and Technology University of Oregon

10-10:30 a.m.

Sigma Xi. Jamie Vernon

10:30-11 a.m.

"Behind The Scenes: The Storytelling Craft of Oregon Field

Guide” Ed Jahn, OPB


9-11 a.m.

Short Course 3: "Media Interview Tips"

Abby Olena


9-11 a.m.

Short Course 3: "10 Ways Science Can Inform

Public Policy” Emily Heffling, Union of

Concerned Scientists

11 a.m.-12 p.m. — Ballroom 203

"Careers in Science Communication" Panelists: Ferris Jabr, Rachael Pawlitz, Russ Campbell, Blair Bazdarich


Lunch and Networking See page 9 for lunch suggestions


" ‘Controversial’ Science Topics — Vaccines, Climate, Weed, and More ... ” Panelists: Esther Choo, Amy Snover, Joel Amundson, David Stone


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2-2:30 p.m.

"Connecting with Your Community”

Amanda Fisher, OMSI

2:30-3 p.m. "Pictures as Portals to

Understanding Science” Tami Tolpa, Tolpa Studios

3-3:30 p.m.

"If They're Laughing, They're Listening: Accessible Science

Through Comedy” Kyle Sanders, ScienceRiot.org

3:30-4 p.m.

"Diverse Audiences & STEAM Education”

Victor Villegas, Oregon State University


2-4 p.m.

Short Course 4 "Be Social”

Gemima Philippe, American Association for the Advancement

of Science


2-4 p.m.

Short Course 4 "AdSciComm: An Exercise in Getting People to Care About

Science” Ben Young Landis, cr8xt


EVENING KEYNOTE: Phil Plait, The Bad Astronomer

5 p.m. — Ballroom 203

Closing Remarks from Allison Coffin Closing Announcements & Networking


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Keynote Speakers Phil Plait: The Bad Astronomer

Dr. Plait is an internationally renowned astronomer, author, and lecturer. His numerous appearances on radio, television, podcasts, and live in front of audiences have made him a celebrity in science circles, and put him in demand as an expert on astronomical matters. He has been interviewed on literally hundreds of national and local radio and TV stations about astronomical topics ranging from lunar eclipses to the fate of the universe. His writing has appeared in dozens of magazines, and his first book, "Bad Astronomy," was a trade science hit. He has delighted audiences around the United States and in Australia with his lectures about astronomy, science, and the fight against

pseudoscience. Keri Kukral: Raw Science TV

Keri Kukral is the founder of "Raw Science TV." She is a bioengineer and ballet dancer. She is interested in the intersection of science and media. She is also active in empowering girls and women in stem through access to energy and telemedicine. You can follow her on Facebook: @kerikukral

Michael D. Lemonick

Michael D. Lemonick is chief opinion editor at Scientific American. Previously, he was a senior science writer at TIME magazine. He is also the author of seven books, including, most recently, “The Perpetual Now: A Story Of Amnesia, Memory, and Love.” He also teaches at Princeton University, and lives in Princeton, New Jersey, where he grew up.


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About the Imagine Science Film Festival Founded in 2008, Imagine Science Films is committed to promoting a high-level dialogue between scientists and filmmakers. Where other science film festivals tend to focus on either traditional science documentary or science fiction, the Imagine Science Film Festival seeks to challenge these norms and radically expand the conversation. Through a mix of inventive documentary, thought-provoking scientific fiction, cutting-edge data visualizations straight from labs, and stunning experimental film, we seek to reach and inspire diverse audiences beyond usual categories. Our hybrid programming provides a unique forum for new ideas and interdisciplinary collaboration, as well as some of the finest filmmaking in the world. We also actively cultivate forward-thinking scientific cinema through our Symbiosis competitions pairing scientists and filmmakers in multiple cities, and through our new science-art community Habitat. In addition to organizing major annual science film festivals in New York and Abu Dhabi, ISF satellite locations have included Berlin, Chicago, Dublin, Quito, Bologna, Hong Kong, Athens, Kaluga, San Francisco, Oslo, Warsaw and Geneva.

Following our 10th anniversary festival in New York City in October 2017, this program pulls together adventurous collection of highlights showcasing a few of the many facets of Imagine Science.

Full Program Line-Up: Nex (Michael Loithaler, Marlene Raml & Philipp Buschauer, Austria, 2016). In this animated nature film mixing the real and simulated, a beetle is colonized by parasitic fungus. Fast multi-scale views poetically portray the many levels of the biological changes taking place. The Purple Plain (Kim Albright, UK, 2016). A secret history of the Mercury 13, the women astronauts trained for the U.S. space program in the early 1960s. In many cases, they outperformed the male counterparts who eventually preceded them into space. Virtual Humans (Fernando Cucchietti, Spain, 2017). Simulation of the entire human physiology may open up new possibilities in research, prediction, and treatment. A tour of a promising near future. Optic Identity (Pohjankonna Oy & Huayi Wei, USA, 2017, 5 min). We all have a biological identity - a genetic hardware that can not be easily changed. About half of Drosophila's brain is dedicated to vision. What they can see, is who they are. What about us?

Squid: Coming to Life (Nipam Patel, USA, 2017). Microscopy, timelapse, and a host of other options in close technologically-mediated observation converge to beautifully document the process of embyonic development in the squid. Lifespan (Jessica Bishopp, UK, 2016). Rapid-cut and fluidly-arranged tapestry of ideas on aging as we move deeper into the 21st century. Nematodes (Peter Burr & Alexandra Grote, USA, 2017, 3 min). Some parasitic nematodes have an endosymbiosic relationship with the bacteria Wolbachia. Here, we reconstruct this symbiotic relationship and break it down, finding ourselves at the model's writhing core. The Great Silence (Allora & Calzadilla, Puerto Rico / USA, 2016). Threatened parrots in the rainforests near Arecibo conjecture on humanity's desire to make contact with another species beyond the earth.


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Poster Presenters Brittany Anderton

University of California, Davis GMO: Public Communication of

GMO Science Online

Lance Edens Washington State University

Communicating Science: A Slurry of Connectivity

Effie Greathouse Digital Resources for Community and Science

Fluoride Exposed: Public Controversy in Science Communication

Miriam Krause Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology

Sustainable Nano: a science communication blog enhance public understanding

of nanotechnology

Elizabeth McCullagh University of Colorado Anschutz/ 500 Women

Scientists Request a Woman Scientist: changing the public

perception of what a scientist looks like

Mariel Mohns University of Wisconsin-Madison The Zika Open-Research Portal

Todd Nicewonger Virginia Tech

Communicating Science: An Ethnographic Study

Ingrid Ockert Princeton University

The Wizards of Broadcasting: The Johns Hopkins Science Review and Watch Mr. Wizard

Phonemany Lelee Ounkham Washington State University

Communicating Science: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Understand the Mechanisms

of Proton Transfer

Lisa Wald USGS Earthquake Hazards Program 565 Earthquake Hazards Questions

Matthew Wilkins Vanderbilt University,

Center for Science Outreach Building Collaborations Between Researchers

and Educators to Create Data-Centered STEM Curricula

Jen Wroblewski Northwest Association for Biomedical Research

Community Conversation Series: public conversations exploring ethics and society

in biomedical research


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ä Pine State Biscuits Schuyler: 125 NE Schuyler St. (0.7 miles) Breakfast & lunch only

ä Village Inn: 1621 NE 10th Ave. (0.8 miles)


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About Science Talk In April 2016, Science Talk Northwest was born. It was the brainchild of a small group of science communication practitioners who saw a need to gather others and help elevate science in the region.

The purpose of the organization was to bring together individuals passionate about science from the Pacific Northwest and share ideas about how science should be best communicated.

In July 2017, Science Talk Northwest went national and became Science Talk.

Each year we organize a conference where scientists, journalists, celebrities, politicians, students, and anyone who loves science can convene and share their expertise. This gathering offers networking opportunities, instructional workshops, and presentations on how to better communicate science to..."everyone."

Science is the lifeblood to good decision making. Therefore, how it is presented and understood is incredibly important to advancements in medicine, technology, infrastructure, or design.

Science Talk is a non-profit organization. Volunteer board members oversee the day-to-day operations, guide future goals, coordinate events, and provide mentoring and training to younger members.

If you would like to learn more or serve on a committee, please write us at [email protected].


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Our Executive Board:

Executive Chair/Organization Committee Chair: Dr. Allison Coffin is an Assistant Professor of Neuroscience at Washington State University Vancouver, where she studies acoustic communication and hearing loss. She has more than 15 years of experience teaching communication workshops to a variety of scientific and professional audiences and was the Audience Choice winner at the 2014 U.S. FameLab Finals, a science communication competition hosted by NASA and National Geographic. Dr. Coffin runs the science communication website communicatalyst.com and is a long-time member of Toastmasters International. She is a conference co-chair. She is a conference co-chair.

Secretary: Amelia Veneziano is a Masters in Public Affairs student at Washington State University at Vancouver. Amelia has an undergraduate degree in communication from Washington State University in Pullman. Amelia has worked as a journalist, in public relations and marketing, and as a technical editor. She is currently a Pathways Student Trainee at U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Amelia is researching the intersection of science, public opinion, and public policy. Her dream job is to help the public enrich their knowledge at a museum, zoo, interpretive center, or other place of public learning.

Website Committee Chair: Steven Sobieszczyk is an earth scientist at the federal science agency, adjunct professor at Portland State University, and public speaking blogger/podcaster. He is heavily involved in science communication, video production, media relations, and public engagement, especially with Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) programs. Steve had a former gig as media lead and spokesman for the Bureau of Land Management in California. In his day job he studies landslides and sediment transport. At night he doodles on napkins for his kids.

Program Committee Co-Chair: Amanda Thomas owns and operates Via Productions and is a purveyor of fine science entertainment. Her latest endeavor, Science on Tap, is essentially a science lecture with beer that happens once a month in both Portland, OR, and Vancouver, WA. She plans to continue running educational events for adults until there are no more speakers or the heat death of the universe … whichever comes first.

Sponsorship Committee Chair: Kirsten Sanford, Ph.D., is the owner of Broader Impacts Productions. Dr. "Kiki" is a freelance science presenter and reporter who loves media. She studied molecular, cellular, and integrative physiology and has over 10 years’ experience producing and hosting radio and television programming with companies such as PLoSOne, WNBC, and The Science Channel/Discovery Communications. She currently hosts the "This Week in Science" podcast.

Program Committee Co-Chair: Lewis Taylor directs communications for the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation at the University of Oregon. A former newspaper reporter, Lewis worked as a senior writer and editor at a regional public relations firm before joining the UO’s Central Communications team. Trained at the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science, he empowers scientists and scholars to communicate complex topics in clear, vivid and engaging ways in order to reach the public, the media, elected officials and others outside their areas of expertise.


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Marketing Committee Chair: John Meyer is the Associate Director of Science Communication at the University of Washington’s College of the Environment. He has been an advocate for science throughout his career, which includes time as a marine ecologist, natural resource policy advisor at the national, regional, and local levels, and communications professional within numerous university settings. John brings his expertise in these arenas to connect science with societal needs, helping create pathways for researchers to have an even greater impact through their work.

Senior Advisor: Janine Castro, Ph.D., R.G., is a geomorphologist for the US Fish and Wildlife Service in Portland, Ore., where she facilitates communication between and amongst scientists, engineers, policymakers, and the public. She is a founding member of River Restoration Northwest, a non-profit that seeks to improve communication between restoration and science practitioners, and is the Technical Director of the Portland State University River Restoration Professional Certificate Program. Janine regularly teaches public speaking workshops and maintains a Science Communication page on the Fish and Wildlife Service webpage.

Thanks to our volunteers:

Paul Bakke Paul Propster

Simon Bakke Jessica Roberto

Ann Goos Diane Rohlman

Effie Greathouse Vanessa Rubin

Meghan Kearney Ingrid Ruf

Miriam Krause Tasha Sturm

Mila Lassuy Thuy Tran

Tina Penman Monae Verbeke


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Thanks to Our Sponsors Trainee Sponsors:

Results Sponsors:

Washington State University

Office of Research Experimenter Sponsors:

Hypothesis Sponsors:

Observer Sponsors:

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2018 Conference Agenda March 1 & 2 Portland, · PDF file2018 Conference Agenda March 1 & 2 ... Full Program Line-Up: Nex (Michael Loithaler, ... About half of Drosophila's brain is