***Invitation***
The European Platform of Women Scientists (EPWS) cordially invites you to its Annual Conference 2009 „Scientific Culture, Communication, Gender – An Innovative Challenge for Women Scientists„, organised in collaboration with Belgian Women in Science – BeWiSe, in Brussels, Belgium, on 25-26 June 2009.
The conference aims at informing about core issues of scientific culture and communication and equipping participants with basic knowledge regarding their implementation in the running of networks. To this regard two training seminars on “Management of Networks” and “Access to Funding” will be offered. The goal is to provide an overview on the variety of communication skills and tools in science and research, including the management of networks; to encourage women scientists to join the – so far male dominated – ranks of those active in the field; to actively communicate and promote their research results using their specific communication abilities and making full use of their potential in this respect.
A special visit to the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences (RBINS), the Museum, in Brussels where a particular path of the most fascinating scientific stories will be delivered, including an introduction on how modern museums communicate science to the public and the young generation and the possibility to hands-on scientific experiences, will provide a concrete example of science communication to the participants.
The conference will be a lively market place of networks, ideas, and partnerships. Participants will have the opportunity to present their work both through participating in topical sessions and/or through a poster exhibition highlighting research conducted at EU level. Please find the preliminary programme in attachment.
The deadline for registration is 7 May 2009.
For more information on conference registration, the seminars and the submission of posters please see www.epws.org.
We are very much looking forward to seeing you in Brussels!
Best regards,
Geneviève Saussé
Manager Events and Dissemination Activities
European Platform of Women Scientists EPWS
Rue d’Arlon 38
B-1000 Brussels
Tel +32 2 234 37 52
Fax +32 ! 2 234 37 59
www.epws.org