Events
- Elevator Pitch Virtual Workshop with Dr. GrimmThu, Mar 19https://msu.zoom.us/j/702820304
- Sci-Art Info SessionThu, Feb 06Eli Broad College of Business
- Climate Change Policy Circle DiscussionThu, Feb 06Engineering Building
- Day One Project Watch PartyThu, Jan 23Engineering BuildingJan 23, 2020, 9:45 AM – 12:00 PMEngineering Building, 428 S Shaw Ln # 3115, East Lansing, MI 48824, USAJoin us as we watch the Federation of American Scientists's Day One Project presentation, a series of bold new science and technology policy proposals ready for the winner of the 2020 presidential election. Room 3405A
- General Body MeetingThu, Jan 16Engineering BuildingJan 16, 2020, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PMEngineering Building, 428 S Shaw Ln # 3115, East Lansing, MI 48824, USAJoin us for our first meeting of the year! Lauren Razzaq, the digital director for The Detroit News, will give a presentation on using social media to communicate your science. The meeting is in room 3540
- Testifying for Science LunchThu, Nov 21Engineering Building
- How to Engage with Policymakers as a Scientist LunchThu, Nov 07Engineering Building
- Beat the ScientistSat, Oct 19The Grid Arcade & BarOct 19, 2019, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PMThe Grid Arcade & Bar, 226 E César E. Chávez Ave, Lansing, MI 48906, USAJoin us at The Grid Arcade & Bar for Beat the Scientist. We're proud to release our special collaboration with Saugatuck Brewing Co.- Atomic Ale. We're going to be there; the MSU SciComm and The Sci-Files from Impact 89 FM. This event is open to the public, but you must be 21 and older to enter.
- Live Science-Art ShowSat, Oct 19Wharton Center for Performing ArtsOct 19, 2019, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PMWharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 E Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI 48824, USAMSU SciComm is hosting a Live Science-Art Show ft. our guest speaker Physics Girl. This event will be live-streamed inside the FRIB auditorium. This event is free. Tickets are available to through the Wharton Center Ticket Office.
- MSU Science-Art ExhibitionSat, Oct 19Facility for Rare Isotope Beams
- MSU SciComm at the PlanetariumSat, Oct 19Abrams PlanetariumOct 19, 2019, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PMAbrams Planetarium, 755 Science Rd, East Lansing, MI 48824, USACome join MSU SciComm at the Abrams planetarium for a tour of the FRIB on the dome. Solar telescopes will be out, guests can create clouds in a bottle, there is science-art in the planetarium. Tours will be held in rotations so anyone can come from 11am-5pm! This event is open to the public.
- Advocating for Science LunchThu, Oct 17Engineering BuildingOct 17, 2019, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PMEngineering Building, 428 S Shaw Ln # 3540, East Lansing, MI 48824, USAThe Union of Concerned Scientists will host this lunch for us. Add to what you've learned at the previous lunches and learn how to advocate your science! Lunch is provided. This will be at the engineering building room 3540.
- Ethics Training for Scientists LunchThu, Oct 03Engineering BuildingOct 03, 2019, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PMEngineering Building, 428 S Shaw Ln # 3540, East Lansing, MI 48824, USADr. Paul Thompson will host this lunch. It is important for scientists to understand the ethics of science policy before advocating. Come learn and have lunch on us! This will be in the engineering building room 3540.
- Nuclear Policy Meta-ReviewThu, Sep 26Engineering BuildingSep 26, 2019, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PMEngineering Building, 428 S Shaw Ln # 3405A/B, East Lansing, MI 48824, USAThe Meta-Review is part of a program called the NSPN 2020 Election Initiative that is organized through the National Science Policy Network (NSPN). We will present a background on US nuclear arms control agreements and treaties. This is in EB 3405 A/B
- What is Science Policy & Differences with Federal vs State Policy LunchThu, Sep 19Engineering BuildingSep 19, 2019, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PMEngineering Building, 428 S Shaw Ln # 3540, East Lansing, MI 48824, USAThe MSU Washington Office will host this event. We will grow from the first lunch to learn what is science policy and how different policy can be on the state versus federal level. Food will be provided! This is in the engineering building room 3540
- Fall General Body MeetingWed, Sep 04Business College ComplexSep 04, 2019, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PMBusiness College Complex, Business College Complex, 103 eppley center, East Lansing, MI 48824, USACome learn about MSU SciComm and our upcoming events! Speaker Dr. Ellie Louson will discuss science communication and the intersection with science-art. Location room M216 at the Business College Complex.
- MSU SciComm at IQ for the Science FestivalSat, Apr 13775 Woodlot Dr
- Branding in Science CommunicationWed, Apr 03Erickson Hall, room 228Apr 03, 2019, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMErickson Hall, room 228, 620 Farm Ln, East Lansing, MI 48824, USAThe goal of this general body meeting is to teach science communicators how: -to build a digital personal portfolio website that establishes trust & transparency with audiences and potential employers. -to set the tone for digital accounts. -to explore and focus on specific social media channels.
- Sci-Art PanelTue, Apr 02MSU Broad Art LabApr 02, 2019, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMMSU Broad Art Lab, 565 E Grand River Ave suite 1, East Lansing, MI 48823, USACome hear about how to creatively express science from people who have experience in science-art! There are so many ways to depict your science creatively, whether its through data visualization, painting, photography, sculpting etc. Meet your peers who are also interested in sci-art too!
- Scientific Writing in the Media: Blog Kick-off EventTue, Mar 26Biomedical and Physical Sciences,rm 1420Mar 26, 2019, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PMBiomedical and Physical Sciences,rm 1420, 567 Wilson Rd, East Lansing, MI 48824, USAAt BPS 1420, MSU SciComm will be hosting a panel to teach students how to get involved in scientific writing for a blog or news outlet. A write-in will follow the panel for students to practice the new tips & tricks they've learned & write a piece for the MSU SciComm blog.
- How to do Outreach in Science WorkshopWed, Mar 20Facility for Rare Isotope BeamsMar 20, 2019, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMFacility for Rare Isotope Beams, Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, East Lansing, MI 48824, USAThis meeting in will be hosted by Zach Constan, Ph.D. in the FRIB Auditorium. Zach is Outreach Coordinator for the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory at Michigan State University
- SciArt Info SessionMon, Mar 18Erickson Hall, room 228Mar 18, 2019, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMErickson Hall, room 228, 620 Farm Ln, East Lansing, MI 48824, USAThis year we are bringing a unique opportunity to the East Lansing community. MSU SciComm and the MSU Broad Art Lab are seeking researchers interested in sharing their research with the community through science-art (SciArt). We aim to facilitate collaboration between scientists and local artists to
- MSU SciComm General Body MeetingTue, Mar 12Facility for Rare Isotope Beams AMar 12, 2019, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMFacility for Rare Isotope Beams A, Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, East Lansing, MI 48824, USAThis meeting in the FRIB Auditorium will be hosted by speaker Erin O'Donnell Graphic Designer of the MSU FRIB/NSCL. We will also have an improv event for everyone to get to know each other!
- General Body MeetingTue, Feb 05MSU Museum
- First General Body MeetingWed, Jan 16Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum at MSUJan 16, 2019, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMEli and Edythe Broad Art Museum at MSU, 547 E Circle Dr, East Lansing, MI 48824, USAThis meeting will introduce science communication to the MSU student body. There will be a talk by Dr. John Besley and there will be an interactive science communication event for whoever would like to join.