SCIENCE TALK '18​​ will unite scientists, science communicators, journalists, policymakers, students, and others for two exciting days of learning how to talk science to non-scientists or those outside your discipline. It will feature presentations, workshops, expert panels, and more. Come network with other like-minded individuals and learn new ways to tackle some of the impediments scientists face every day.

Agenda
Keynotes

Thank you sponsors!

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Phil Plait
The Bad Astronomer
March 2 @ 4pm

Keri Kukral
Raw Science TV founder​
March 1 @ 1pm

Michael Lemonick
Scientific American Editor
March 1 @ 4pm

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Science on Tap

Are you planning on being in town before SCIENCE TALK '18 starts? If so, please come check out Science on Tap the Wednesday night before the conference begins.

Title: The Neuroscience of Music
Date & Time: Wednesday, February 28, 2018. Event at 7:00pm (doors at 6:00pm)
Location: Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland, OR
Cost: $12 for conference attendees. Go to theater website and use code SCIENCETALK2018 to receive discount.
Food & Drink: Pizza, snacks, beer, wine, & sodas.
 
Description: Music not only soothes the soul, but it can enhance the brain as well. At this Science on Tap, explore the origins of music, why humans enjoy making and listening to music, and how the brain behaves when we create music. Also, learn how music practice might improve brain development and prevent or limit the effects of aging and brain injury. 

In this multi-media presentation, Dr. Larry Sherman, an OHSU neuroscientist and accomplished pianist who studies normal brain development and neurodegenerative diseases, will combine musical performance, thought-provoking data, and lively discussion.

Event link: http://www.viaproductions.org/events/aladdin_feb_28_music/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/383687055417642/
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Dr. Sherman will present at the conference on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at 2:00pm in Ballroom 204 on the topic A Scientist Walks Into A Bar: Engaging Adults with Informal Education, where he will review tips and techniques for teaching science to the general public. He will use examples from the previous night’s Science on Tap talk on The Neuroscience of Music. All conference attendees are welcome to this presentation.