2:00 - 3:30 PM CONCURRENT BREAKOUT SESSIONS:

FosteringDialogue

3:30 - 3:45 PM BREAK

1:45 - 2:00 PM BREAK

7:00 - 9:00 PM SPARK AFTER DARK - SUPERMARKET, 268 AUGUSTA AVE

10:00 - 11:15 AM SCICOMM 101

The who, what, where, when, why and how of science communication.

REGISTRATION + SCICOMM SHOW & TELL11:00 - 12:15 PM

Join us for SciCommTO Show & Tell where science communicatorsshowcase the variety in their work - from sciart to demos, there's lots toentertain alongside conference registration!

12:30 – 1:45 PM IF I HAD A MILLION DOLLARS

If you had a million dollars to spend on one area of Canadian sciencecommunication, what would you spend it on? Panellists pitch their ideasbefore an audience vote.

3:45 - 4:30 PM HOW TO SUCCEED IN SCICOMM

Panellists share their experiences establishing careers in sciencecommunication. From consulting to writing to influencing, discover moreabout the unusual career landscapes in science communication, andhow you can stand out from the crowd.

Our favourite showcase returns with a diverse group of Torontoniansputting theory into practice and creatively communicating science inthe form of spoken word, comedy, song, dance and more!

Schedule - Friday, February 21, 2020Centre for Urban Innovation, 44 Gerrard Street

Reversing theSelling out of

Science

Diving intoPodcasts

Narrative Toolkit

SciCommTO Conference

4:45 - 5:30 PM SPEED MENTORING

It's like speed dating, but for building your network! A fantasticopportunity to meet lots of different people working across the sciencecommunication field. (Pro tip: bring lots of business cards!)

*Note: Breakout session titles may be re-worded

12:45 - 1:45 PM LUNCH

9:00 - 10:30 AM CANADA VS. THE WORLD

A panel discussion exploring the state of science communication inCanada and other countries, including the UK. What are some ofCanada's unique challenges and opportunities, and what can we learnfrom our peers elsewhere?

10:45 - 12:45 PM CONCURRENT BREAKOUT SESSIONS:

Who is aScientist?

ScienceCapital

How to Writea Headline

Inclusion

DiversePractitionerAudiences

Reaching DiverseAudiences Social Media

LeveragingCreative

Storytelling

10:30 - 10:45 AM BREAK

1:45 - 5:00 PM CONCURRENT BREAKOUT SESSIONS:

IndigenousKnowledge

EvaluatingPrograms

Interviewing: TheArt of Asking

Questions

VisualCommunication

Toolkit

CombattingMisinformation

How Important IsCurriculum

Video Workshop

CommunicatingWith Intent

Scaling yourTalk

*Note: Breakout session titles may be re-worded

*Note: Breakout session titles may be re-worded

Schedule - Saturday, February 22, 2020George Vari Eng. & Comp. Centre, 245 Church Street

SciCommTO Conference

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