A Burger, A Beer, and A Side of Science

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May 2008

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American Astronomical Society, AAS Meeting #212, #77.01; Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society, Vol. 40, p.261

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy

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Science Cafés (aka Café Scientifiques) engage unconventional adult audiences and help researchers hone their communication skills in a relaxed and fun setting. Typically held in restaurants and pubs, Science Cafés provide a comfortable place for the public to speak with a scientist. National and local evaluations of the Café format indicate that cafes are an effective way to engage adult audiences (especially non-scientists). Continued media coverage also demonstrate that something about them captures the public's imagination. Join us for an interactive session about organizing, presenting and partnering with Science Cafés to bring IYA themes (and other current research) directly to new audiences.
Real world examples from experienced Café organizers and presenters will provide an overview of what a Science Café is, how to start one and how to use the format to draw attention to astronomy topics. The discussion will include suggestions for tapping into the existing national and international community of Cafés (there are more than 60 in the US alone), and information about free outreach resources. Break-out exercises will help prepare you to: find a suitable venue, advertise, work with café speakers, and foster the inclusive conversation that is the hallmark of a Science Café. Participants will also learn about the impacts that can be expected from a Science Café including benefits to audiences, Café presenters, and hosting organizations.
The overall goal of this session is to stimulate a discussion about strategies for facilitating face-to-face communication between scientists and lay audiences. Participants will have the opportunity to create their own promotional plan for a Café event, including the important process of framing a topic to grab public attention, and developing strategies for reaching new target audiences. Substantial time will be allowed for participants to discuss how the Science Café format might be adapted for their specific situation.

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