sense about science talk held on 27th September 2014
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Sense about Science
Saturday 27 September 10 am – 12pm in the Ted Allen room on Piggottshill site
Programme:
Dr Chris Peters, Campaigns& Policy Officer, Sense About Science will lead the session
10.00 "Sense About Science - Science and evidence in the hands of the public"
"Plant Science Panel - talking about plants". Talk and discussion
The plant science panel is an online resource where anyone can ask a question directly to a plant scientist. It's a novel way of helping scientists communicate better with the public. And it all began when a group of researchers decided to talk to those who wanted to vandalise their research.
11.00 Coffee
11.15 "Ask for evidence" Talk and discussion
Everyday we see people and organisations making claims about what is good for our health, bad for the environment, how to improve education, cut crime, treat disease or improve agriculture. Some are based on reliable evidence and scientific rigour. Many are not.
How can we make companies, politicians, commentators and official bodies accountable for the claims they make? If they want us to vote for them, believe them or buy their products, then we should Ask for Evidence.
All members are welcome
Saturday 27 September 10 am – 12pm in the Ted Allen room on Piggottshill site
Programme:
Dr Chris Peters, Campaigns& Policy Officer, Sense About Science will lead the session
10.00 "Sense About Science - Science and evidence in the hands of the public"
"Plant Science Panel - talking about plants". Talk and discussion
The plant science panel is an online resource where anyone can ask a question directly to a plant scientist. It's a novel way of helping scientists communicate better with the public. And it all began when a group of researchers decided to talk to those who wanted to vandalise their research.
11.00 Coffee
11.15 "Ask for evidence" Talk and discussion
Everyday we see people and organisations making claims about what is good for our health, bad for the environment, how to improve education, cut crime, treat disease or improve agriculture. Some are based on reliable evidence and scientific rigour. Many are not.
How can we make companies, politicians, commentators and official bodies accountable for the claims they make? If they want us to vote for them, believe them or buy their products, then we should Ask for Evidence.
All members are welcome