Save the Date: ScienceOnline Together (2014)
Save the Date for our flagship annual conference: ScienceOnline Together (2014). When: February 26 – March 1, 2014. Where: Raleigh, NC (the North Carolina State University McKimmon Center will be our host once again!) Details about registration process, registration fees, and more will be coming soon!
Read MoreWhat is ScienceOnline Teen all about? THIS!
NOTE: this amazing video was created by Rachael, a high school senior!
Read MoreOnline Science-Style (the 2013 Music Video of #scio13)
Many thanks to Dr. Carin Bondar for her creativity and enthusiasm in creating this ScienceOnline2013 Music Video!
Read MoreScienceOnline Sessions: What’s the Difference?
ScienceOnline conferences are not your typical conference. One thing that we focus on is a conversational, rather than presentational, model for our sessions. So, what exactly are the different types of sessions at a ScienceOnline event like? We think there are four main types of sessions that make up the ScienceOnline style. SKILLS WORKSHOPS These sessions are taught by a workshop leader for a hands-on opportunity to learn or develop a skill. PANEL DISCUSSIONS Panel discussions feature three to four specialists who address a topic within their field of expertise. There may or may not be a...
Read MoreA moderation of Moderators
NOTE: I’m grateful for everyone who stepped up over the years to lead discussion sessions at ScienceOnline conferences. This post is not about where we’ve been, but about where we might go. We are always looking for ways to improve! Additional note: I’m not saying that all sessions have to be like this. What I am asking us to consider, is how to have good moderators for the un-conference discussion sessions. There are other sessions that are more geared toward hearing from the experts and asking questions. Both are good. We need a new name for the second type, so that...
Read MoreAnnouncing ScienceOnline: Oceans!
I am excited to be working with David Shiffman (@WhySharksMatter) to create the first ScienceOnline topical event: ScienceOnlineOceans. ScienceOnline will be working to develop other topical events, so if you have an idea and want to work together, please get in touch with me! – Karyn I am thrilled to officially announce ScienceOnline: Oceans, which will take place in Miami this October! ScienceOnline: Oceans is affiliated with the North Carolina based ScienceOnline organization and meeting, and we hope to incorporate much of what makes those meetings so special, but there is one key...
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