Science Journalism Workshop for Women: IISER Pune  1702 views

Centre of Excellence in Science and Mathematics Education (CoESME) at IISER Pune in association with the Newton Bhabha Fund (British Council) are organizing Workshop on Science Journalism for Women.

The workshop focuses on to open up new ways to retain trained women in science by targeting those who are making a transition from education to scientific careers. The programme is planned to generate a trained workforce to take on emerging roles in the growing scientific enterprise and to raise awareness about alternative career options in STEM.

Orientation Session (Open to All)

  • On March 4, 2017
  • A day prior to the workshop, there will be an Orientation Session on Careers in Science Communication with speakers from India working in related areas.
  • This session will be free and open to everyone.
  • Venue: Sir C.V. Raman Auditorium, IISER Pune

Eligibility for the Orientation Session:

  • Open to all
  • Applicants are requested to register for logistical purposes

Workshop:

  • The workshop will be in two levels.
  • Ist level: will include up to 50 selected participants and will involve in-depth discussions and assignments.
  • IInd level: About 20 of these participants will have the opportunity to attend advanced level of the workshop.

Trainers and Organizers:

  • This workshop would be conducted by a team of experienced faculty from Coventry University, UK.
  • The workshop is sponsored by the British Council and organized by MHRD’s Centre of Excellence in Science and Mathematics Education with support from the Science Management and Communications Team of IISER Pune.

Eligibility for the Workshop:

  • Applicant must be women with MSc degree or pursuing PhD/Post-doc.
  • Those who fulfill any of these criteria and are already employed in a scientific organization may apply too.
  • Applicant must not exceed age limit of 40 years.
  • Selection for the workshop will be made based on qualification, prior experience, statement on their future career choice, and current job (if employed) profile.
  • All registered participants for the workshop are expected to commit 3 full days to attend the workshop and be actively involved in all discussions and assignments.
  • There is no registration fee.
  • Accommodation (for outstation participants) and boarding, would be provided free of cost.

Dates:

  • Level 1: March 5-7, 2017
  • Level 2: March 24-25, 2017
  • Venue: IISER Pune

Contact: womeninscience@iiserpune.ac.in

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Organization Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune
Fellowship Level Internship
Country India
Subject areas Science
Fellowship amount varies
Eligibility Open to Indian nationals (women only)
Deadline February 4, 2017
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