Japan scicom forum 2023

NOVEMBer 21–22, 2023

hosted by Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST)

JSF 2023 Group Photo. Credit: Andrew Scott, OIST / JSF

Keynotes

Perspectives on global outreach from PIOs and leading scientists

英語による科学広報やアウトリーチについて、広報担当者や科学者の視座に耳を傾ける

Workshops

Hands-on sessions with experts in global press, social media and more

海外メディアやSNSの専門家と科学広報やアウトリーチのアクティビティを実践する

Networking

Discussion and community-building to give science communication in Japan a global reach

英語による科学広報やアウトリーチを行う仲間を作り、意見を交わす

Science communication and outreach, especially to global audiences in English, is taking off in Japan. Japan Scicom Forum brings together communicators, writers, scientists, journalists and select experts from abroad to inspire and boost the cohesion of scicomm in Japan, learn new skills and inform the community with best practices. Keynote talks will reflect on research-media interactions from the perspectives of both scientists and press professionals. Workshops will provide hands-on training to support communicators and scientists working in Japan as they engage in global outreach. Open discussion and networking opportunities are spread over the program. Registration is free and the event will be in English.

英語による科学広報やアウトリーチは今、日本で活気を帯びています。ジャパン・サイコム・フォーラムでは、サイエンスコミュニケーター、サイエンスライター、研究者、ジャーナリストに加え、海外で活躍する選りすぐりの専門家が一堂に会する場を提供します。海外に向けた研究成果の情報発信に携わる方、科学広報やアウトリーチに興味や関心のあるすべての方がご参加いただけます。

基調講演では、科学や研究成果を題材とした広報や情報発信に特有の課題について、研究者や実務家の視点から探ります。ワークショップでは、対面で議論したり実際に手を動かしたりすることで、科学広報やアウトリーチの実務に活かせる実践的な知識を共有します。また、プログラム中には参加者同士で議論し、ネットワーキングできる機会を設けています。本イベントの使用言語は英語です。

ジャパン・サイコム・フォーラムで、英語による科学広報やアウトリーチのスキルを磨き、横のつながりを作り、お互いのベストプラクティスを情報交換しませんか。

programme Schedule:

PDF programme

[programme shows in Japan Standard Time]

DAY 1 (NOV 21)

14:30-18:30 (find your local start time)

14:30 - 14:45: Welcome and housekeeping

14:45 - 15:15: Keynote The Story of Science: Valuing Specialist Communications in a Technical World - by Ali Bailey, Director of Communications and Public Engagement, The Francis Crick Institute, London

15:15 - 15:30: Keynote Q&A

(Group photo will be taken before the coffee break)

15:30 - 16:00: Coffee break

16:00 - 16:05: Workshop preparation

16:05 - 17:05: Workshops (2 in parallel)

Workshop 1: Global to Local Science Communication - by Kelly Blumenthal, Deputy Director, IAU Office for Astronomy Outreach
Workshop 2: The Art and Science of Communicating Research through Podcasting - by Andrew MacIntosh, Associate Professor, Kyoto University

17:05 - 17:10: Flash talk preparation

17:10 - 17:55: Flash talks

Amanda Mathieson, Education and Public Engagement Manager, University College Dublin - Designing STEM Escape Rooms for Public Engagement
Dania Alkhatib, PhD Student, Kyushu University - Collaborative Approaches for Cancer Control: Bridging the Gap Between Science and Society
Aileen Cooney, PhD Student, Tokyo Tech / Imperial College London - SciCom and Society: The Role of Creative Writing
Euan McKay, Project Associate Professor, Kobe University - Building community with the JSF socials
Jonas Fischer, Coordinator for Visiting Programs, OIST - OIST's Visiting Program: Sparking Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Outreach
Charlotte Valk, Graduate Student, Utrecht University - Comparative Analysis in Science Communication - The wants and the needs of the Japan SciCom community

17:55 - 18:00: Concluding remarks

18:30 - 21:00: Networking dinner

DAY 2 (NOV 22)
09:00-12:00 (find your local start time)

09:00 - 09:10: Welcome and housekeeping

09:10 - 10:00: Panel discussion: Many Worlds of Science Communicators by Communication and Public Relations Division (CPR), OIST

10:00 - 10:30: Coffee break

10:30 - 10:35: Workshop preparation

10:35 - 11:35: Workshops (2 in parallel)

Workshop 3: Beyond the Translation: Unraveling the Emotional Side of International PR - by Rina Matsuki and Grace Kalii, Osaka Metropolitan University
Workshop 4: Illustrate to Educate: Simplifying Science through Art and Storytelling - by Nikitaa Sivaakumar, Founder-Director Wonder Yonder Research and Design Pvt Ltd.

11:35 - 11:40: Leeway time

11:40 - 11:50: Concluding remarks

11:50 - 12:00: Bus preparations

Register here (closed)

Registration deadline: Friday, July 9, Monday, 31 July or when all 100 places are filled. Registrants who apply once 100 spots have been filled will be added to the waiting list.

Logistics

For details on transport and accommodation in Okinawa, please check the 'Conference Participant Logistics Document.' We recommend reserving your flights and hotel as soon as possible.