The Seattle AWIS Monthly Programming Series Presents:
Social Media and Activism in Science
Cosponsored by Hutch United
Wednesday – January 20, 2016 – 6:00pm
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center – Pelton Auditorium
1100 Fairview Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98109
6:00 pm – Networking and Refreshments
6:30 pm – Introductions and Program
7:45 pm – Networking and Dessert
Come learn about how scientists can use social media to promote their work and the work of their colleagues. We will talk about how to effectively communicate with both the scientific community and the general public. Additionally, we will discuss how to use social media to advance causes that are important to creating a supportive and inclusive environment in science.
Our distinguished panelists are:
Jennifer Davison Program Manager Urban@UW @JenEDavison
Sharona Gordon, Ph.D. Professor, UW Department of Physiology and Biophysics @ProfSharona
Kathy Barker, Ph.D. Scientist, Author Scientists As Citizens @ScienceActivist
Schedule
6:00pm – 6:30pm – Networking and Refreshments
6:30pm – 7:30pm – Introductions and Presentation
7:30pm – 8:00pm – Networking
6pm - 8:15pm at Pelton Auditorium *Please enter through Thomas Building.
Fred Hutchison Cancer Research Center
1100 Fairview Ave. N.
Seattle, WA 98109-1024
*Free Visitor Parking in front of and to the side ofThomas Building and in Employee Parking lot off Aloha St. (across from SCCA). See Map for Details.