I'm currently attending the NACCB conference in Madison, WI where the theme is communicating science. Of course, this is a very important thing since if we don't communicate our science to the public, then really whats the point. How are we going to get support for change, funding for the next project?
Coincidentally, 20 minutes before my presentation today, I was on a Skype call to the University of Illinois to speak about the outreach I've coordinated as the Outreach Coordinator for STEM-Fem Alliance to the Mandela-Washington YALI fellows. These young professionals are visiting from various countries in Africa as part of a program to support their careers in Public Management and Policy.
I'm sad that I missed the discussion that STEM-Fem Alliance hosted regarding the interconnection between STEM and Policy but I've heard that they liked my presentation and hopefully I can meet with some of them when I return before they depart.
I would say my presentation on "Predicting Population Viability of a Monocarpic Perennial Dune Thistle Using Individual-Based Models" was a success. I'm a finalist for the student presentation awards,but it won't be until Wednesday to find out if I won. Regardless, Practice makes perfect.
Coincidentally, 20 minutes before my presentation today, I was on a Skype call to the University of Illinois to speak about the outreach I've coordinated as the Outreach Coordinator for STEM-Fem Alliance to the Mandela-Washington YALI fellows. These young professionals are visiting from various countries in Africa as part of a program to support their careers in Public Management and Policy.
I'm sad that I missed the discussion that STEM-Fem Alliance hosted regarding the interconnection between STEM and Policy but I've heard that they liked my presentation and hopefully I can meet with some of them when I return before they depart.
I would say my presentation on "Predicting Population Viability of a Monocarpic Perennial Dune Thistle Using Individual-Based Models" was a success. I'm a finalist for the student presentation awards,but it won't be until Wednesday to find out if I won. Regardless, Practice makes perfect.