{"id":12707,"date":"2011-06-01T21:23:27","date_gmt":"2011-06-02T04:23:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.midnighteast.com\/mag\/?p=12707"},"modified":"2011-06-05T01:03:31","modified_gmt":"2011-06-05T08:03:31","slug":"3rd-israeli-science-communication-conference-june-16-2011","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.midnighteast.com\/mag\/?p=12707","title":{"rendered":"3rd Israeli Science Communication Conference – June 16, 2011"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The 3rd Israeli Science Communication Conference will take place on June 16th, 2011 at the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities, Albert Einstein Square, 43 Jabotinsky Street, Jerusalem, 91040. The conference is free and open to the public, but advance registration is required, contact Ms. Ruth Hanuca: ruth@academy.ac.il; 02-567-6200.<\/p>\n

What is science communication and what will take place at the conference? Here\u2019s the information from the source:<\/p>\n

Mass media is the general public\u2019s primary source of information about science and technology.\u00a0 Recognizing the importance of how science is represented in the media and public discourse, the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities and the Technion \u2013 Israel Institute of Technology, as well as other organizations, initiated a series of conferences on the subject.<\/p>\n

The annual Israel Science Communication Conference explores the role of science in Israeli public discourse. The conference brings together scientists, media researchers, journalists, editors, spokespeople, formal and informal science educators and others who care about the field of Science Communication, with the goal of creating a community of activists and researchers. The third annual conference will focus on mass media and the new media.\u00a0 Communication researchers, scientist and journalists will delve into the Israeli aspects of Science Communication and its unique challenges.<\/p>\n

The full program:
\n9:30-10:00 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Gathering & Registration (light refreshments served)
\n10:00-10:15\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Opening remarks
\nProf. Ruth Arnon, President, Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities
\nUpdates & Vision:
\nDr. Ayelet Baram-Tsabari, Department of Education in Technology and Science, Technion \u2013 Israel Institute of Technology
\nMrs. Avital Baer, Spokesperson and Director of Media and Public Relations, Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities<\/p>\n

10:15-12:00 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Science Communication: National and international trends
\nChairperson: Prof. Hanoch Gutfreund, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
\n“What kind of public communication of science is right for a democracy?”
\nProf. Bruce V. Lewenstein, Cornell University, Department of Communication
\nScience Communication in Israel: Preliminary quantification
\nMr. Ettay Nevo, Editor and science reporter, Kol Israel radio
\nInterview & Response:
\nProf. Yaron Ezrachi, Department of Political Science, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 This session will be held in English<\/p>\n

12:00-12:45\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lunch will be served in the Academy\u2019s garden<\/p>\n

12:45-14:30\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Science Communication Projects and Research
\nChairperson: Prof.\u00a0 Eilam Gross, Weizmann Institute of Science
\nAcademic studies and public engagement projects in the field of Science Communication from Universities, Science Museums and other institutions will be displayed.
\nThis session has two parts – Short presentations and an interactive visual display of the research projects.
\nThe Academic Studies:
\n1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Entertainment-Education Approach for Promoting Scientific and Health Issues, Dr. Anat Gesser-Edelsburg, School of Public Health, Haifa University and school of Communication, IDC Herzliya
\n2.\u00a0 Future of Journalism: Artificial Intelligence and Digital Identities, Dr. Noam Lemelstrich Latar, School of Communications, IDC Herzliya and Dr. David Nordfors, Stanford University
\n3. Scientific Literacy in Public Discourse at News Sites: Animal Experimentation at the Israeli Online Media, Esther Laslo, Department of Education in Technology and Science, Technion
\n4. The Influence of Presumed Media Influence on News about Science and Scientists, Dr. Yariv Zfati and Dr. Jonathan Cohen, Department of Communication, Haifa University as well as\u00a0 Prof. Al Gunther , Department of Life Sciences Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
\n5. Scientific Information on Health and Environmental Issues, and Its ‘Translation’ Strategies: Experts, Spokespeople and Journalists, Daniela Korbes-Magal, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev<\/p>\n

The public engagement projects:
\n1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u201cLecturing on the grid\u201d
\n\u201cBody Worlds\u201d The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Department of Media Relations
\nPresenting: Mrs. Orit Sulitzeanu
\n2. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Vibrating Tissue Exhibit \u201cBody Worlds\u201d
\nProposing: Mada Tech, the Israel National Museum of Science
\nPresenting: Dr. Ronen Mir, CEO Mada Tech
\n3. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u201cViral Science\u201d Social media and digital marketing workshop for science communicators
\nProposing: The British Council and Entrepreneurs
\nPresenting: Uri Aviv\/FamLab alumni
\n4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u201cScientists in slippers\u201d: The international \u201cScientist Night\u201d project
\nProposing: Consortium of 18 partners from Israel
\nPresenting: Dr. Shoshana de la Fuente, Bar Ilan University (representing the consortium)
\n5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 TWIST: International project to encourage girls to choose science and technology studies
\nProposing: Bloomfield Science Museum, Jerusalem (with funding and cooperation from the European Network of Science Centers and Museums
\nPresenting: Ms. Etti Oron, TWIST Project Manager at the museum
\n6..\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u201cBasha\u2019ar network\u201d Academic experts respond to questions from teachers and students
\nProposing: Bashaar – Academic Community for Israeli Society (non profit)
\nPresenting: Dr. Shirly Partouche, Project Manager \u201cBasha\u2019ar network
\n7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u201cScience on the bar\u201d
\nProposing: Department of media relations, Weizmann Institute of Science
\nPresenting: Mr. Yivsam Azgad, Spokesperson, Weizmann Institute of Science
\n8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u201cThe Science channel\u201d on the \u201cHa\u2019aretz\u201d website
\nProposing: Joint project of the Bar Ilan department of media relations and \u201cHa\u2019aretz\u201d newspaper
\nPresenting: Mr. Yerach Tal, spokesperson of Bar Ilan University<\/p>\n

14:30-16:00\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u201cThe Uninstitutionalized\u201d: Science in the Hebrew Net
\nChairperson: Dr. Meir Zadok, Executive Director, Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities
\nPresenter and host: Mr. Ran Levi, science writer and creator of the podcast \u201cMaking History\u201d
\nRoey Tzezana, nano-technology graduate student, researcher at interdisciplinary center for technology analysis and forecasting, creator of the blog \u201cBlazing Science\u201d
\nMrs. Lotem Eliyahu, Biology teacher and creator of the blog \u201cScience and other animals\u201d
\nMs. Daphna Shezaf, Software engineer and editor of the \u201cSpinoza\u201d website
\nMr. Yaron Assa, Member of the podcast \u201cReasonable Doubt\u201d
\nMr. Asaf Abir, Deputy Editor of \u201cCalcalist\u201d magazine
\n16:00-16:15\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Coffee Break
\n16:15-17:15\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Conversation on matters between spirit and substance
\nProf. Aaron Ciechanover, Technion\u2013Israel Institute of Technology in conversation with author Mr. Meir Shalev
\nFacilitator: Mr. Guy Rolnik, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of \u201cThe Marker\u201d magazine, Deputy Publisher of the Haaretz Group<\/p>\n

Organizing committee:
\nDr. Ayelet Baram-Tsabari, Department of Education in Technology and Science, Technion \u2013 Israel Institute of Technology
\nMrs. Avital Baer, Spokesperson and Director of Media and Public Relations, Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities
\nMr.\u00a0 Dudi Goldman, Editorial Board member and science writer, Yedioth Aharonoth newspaper
\nMr. Ettay Nevo, Editor and science reporter, Kol Israel radio
\nMr. Ilan Pilo, CEO, Wolf foundation<\/p>\n

Academic Consulting:
\nProf. Aaron Ciechanover, Technion Israel Institute of Technology
\nProf.\u00a0 Eilam Gross, Weizmann Institute of Science
\nProf. Hanoch Gutfreund, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem<\/p>\n

Academic Committee for the Research Projects and Studies:
\nProf. Dan Caspi, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
\nDr. Noam Lemelstrich Latar, Chairperson, Israel Communication Association; Dean, Ofer School of Communications, IDC
\nDr. Ayelet Baram-Tsabari, Department of Education in Technology and Science, Technion \u2013 Israel Institute of Technology
\nMrs. Avital Baer, Spokesperson and Director of Media and Public Relations, Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities
\nMr. Ettay Nevo, Editor and science reporter, Kol Israel radio<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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