Introductions + Communicating Science

Description

Introduction to the Open Science Stream

Time: 11:30-12:00

Jenny Molloy and Laura Newman give an introduction to the Open Science stream at OKFest. An opportunity to deliver lightning talks and catch up on the outputs of Tuesday’s hack.

Communicating Science

Time: 12:00-13:00

What is the best way to communicate science in the current digital world? From communication between scientists to public engagement, our panel will discuss how technology and culture enables or disables effective open sharing of scientific knowledge and discussion or debate.

Featuring Daniel Mietchen (Wikimedia), Cinzia Colazzo (Pedagogical Advisor at Deutsch-Russisches Jahr der Bildung, Wissenschaft und Innovation), Johanna Lilja (Federation of Finnish Learned Societies) and Paul Ylioja (University of Sydney). Chaired by Jenny Molloy.

Speakers

  • Jenny Molloy, University of Oxford, UK, @jenny_molloy
  • Daniel Mietchen, Wikimedia, Germany, @EvoMRI
  • Cinzia Colazzo, Pedagogical Advisor at Deutsch-Russisches Jahr der Bildung, Wissenschaft und Innovation, Germany
  • Johanna Lilja, Federation of Finnish Learned Societies, Finland
  • Paul Ylioja, University of Sydney, Australia, @paulylioja

Session Host (contact)

Laura Newman, OKFN, UK, @Newmanlk, laura.newman@okfn.org