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UPCOMING EVENTS IN COLORADO
The Communicating Science Gong Show
August 25th, 2019
Can you explain your research in under 3 minutes without using any technical jargon?
Here's your chance to try! Click HERE for more details!
The goal of the "Gong Show" is to excite the public about scientific research while giving scientists the opportunity to practice their broad communication skills. To do this, presenters give a 3-minute elevator pitch that succinctly describes what they do. If they use too much jargon, go off on a tangent, or the audience gets bored, listeners can "gong" the presenter with provided noise makers! If you are "gonged": Don't panic! You won't get pulled off stage by a hook; you will just have to stop and explain more clearly.
Format:
- Present your research to non-scientists in a way that is exciting and educational
- 3 minute presentations - No slides (but props are encouraged!)
- Jargon/technical language is ok as long as it is necessary and you define it well
August 25th, 2019
Can you explain your research in under 3 minutes without using any technical jargon?
Here's your chance to try! Click HERE for more details!
The goal of the "Gong Show" is to excite the public about scientific research while giving scientists the opportunity to practice their broad communication skills. To do this, presenters give a 3-minute elevator pitch that succinctly describes what they do. If they use too much jargon, go off on a tangent, or the audience gets bored, listeners can "gong" the presenter with provided noise makers! If you are "gonged": Don't panic! You won't get pulled off stage by a hook; you will just have to stop and explain more clearly.
Format:
- Present your research to non-scientists in a way that is exciting and educational
- 3 minute presentations - No slides (but props are encouraged!)
- Jargon/technical language is ok as long as it is necessary and you define it well
PAST EVENTS
Science in the News - The Opioid Epidemic: Biology, Public Health, and Policy
April 18th, 2019
In 1803, morphine is isolated from the poppy plant for the first time, a miracle pain reliever with a high risk of addiction. In 1995, Oxycontin is released by Purdue Pharma as a less addictive pain reliever and hailed as a medical breakthrough. In 2017, the Department of Health and Human Services declares the opioid addiction epidemic to be a public health crisis. Today, Americans are more likely to die from opioid overdose than from a vehicle crash. How have we found ourselves in this epidemic? How do opioids work, who takes them, and what can this teach us about addiction and recovery?
Science in the News - The history and science of vaccines: what, how, WHO, why?
February 21st, 2019
In 2000 the United States declared measles was eradicated thanks to the MMR vaccine; two decades later, the World Health Organization has reported that outbreaks are on the rise. Vaccines are a powerful tool for protecting ourselves, our loved ones, and our communities from disease. But many fear that they carry their own risks, and don’t participate. So what are the facts, and what are the stakes? Join three local scientists from the University of Colorado to discuss the history, science, and medicine of vaccinations.
The Communicating Science Gong Show
January 27th, 2019
Can you explain your research in under 3 minutes without using any technical jargon?
Here's your chance to try!
The goal of the "Gong Show" is to excite the public about scientific research while giving scientists the opportunity to practice their broad communication skills. To do this, presenters give a 3-minute elevator pitch that succinctly describes what they do. If they use too much jargon, go off on a tangent, or the audience gets bored, listeners can "gong" the presenter with provided noise makers! If you are "gonged": Don't panic! You won't get pulled off stage by a hook; you will just have to stop and explain more clearly.
Format:
- Present your research to non-scientists in a way that is exciting and educational
- 3 minute presentations - No slides (but props are encouraged!)
- Jargon/technical language is ok as long as it is necessary and you define it well
Science in the News - Why Haven't We Found A Cure For Cancer?
October 18th, 2018
It’s 2018 – with all the latest medical advancements, why does cancer still kill half a million Americans each year? What makes it so difficult and expensive to treat? What new techniques are being developed to study and treat cancer, and who’s going to pay for them? What role can you play in the fight against cancer? Join three scientists from the University of Colorado in a discussion about the science and policy of treating cancer.
Science in the News - Gene Editing Revolution: The What, How, and Why of CRISPR Technology
September 20th, 2018
A cure for genetic diseases. Malaria-free mosquitos. Designer babies. Are these science or science fiction? With CRISPR, a powerful new tool that scientists harness to edit DNA, these may be closer to reality than we think. But how does gene editing work? What can it do? And most importantly, what should we do with it? Join three scientists from the University of Colorado as they discuss the discovery, incredible potential, and complex ethics of CRISPR.
The Communicating Science Gong Show
August 5th, 2018
Can you explain your research in under 3 minutes without using any technical jargon?
Here's your chance to try!
The goal of the "Gong Show" is to excite the public about scientific research while giving scientists the opportunity to practice their broad communication skills. To do this, presenters give a 3-minute elevator pitch that succinctly describes what they do. If they use too much jargon, go off on a tangent, or the audience gets bored, listeners can "gong" the presenter with provided noise makers! If you are "gonged": Don't panic! You won't get pulled off stage by a hook; you will just have to stop and explain more clearly.
CU Denver|Anschutz Postdoctoral Research Day July 12th, 2018 Project Bridge Colorado was excited to host State Representative Leslie Herod (HD 8) at our annual Postdoctoral Research Day Poster Session and to share with her the excellent research being conducted by our community of early-career researchers. |
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The Communicating Science Gong Show April 8th, 2018 Can you explain your research in under 3 minutes without using any technical jargon? Here's your chance to try! The goal of the "Gong Show" is to excite the public about scientific research while giving scientists the opportunity to practice their broad communication skills. To do this, presenters give a 3-minute elevator pitch that succinctly describes what they do. If they use too much jargon, go off on a tangent, or the audience gets bored, listeners can "gong" the presenter with provided noise makers! If you are "gonged": Don't panic! You won't get pulled off stage by a hook; you will just have to stop and explain more clearly. Format: - Present your research to non-scientists in a way that is exciting and educational - 3 minute presentations - No slides (but props are encouraged!) - Jargon/technical language is ok as long as it is necessary and you define it well |
Early-Career Scientist Day at the Colorado State Capitol January 19th, 2018 On January 19th, 2018, 55 early-career scientists representing 11 Colorado-based research institutions traveled to the Colorado State Capitol to present their research to the general assembly. This poster session was a celebration of the diverse and exciting research being performed in our state and inspired conversations surrounding the impact primary science research has on our local economic, physical, and social health. To commemorate the event, Governor John W. Hickenlooper officially declared January 19th, 2018 as 'Early Career Scientist Day' in Colorado! The Digital Abstract Book from Colorado Science Day can be found here. |
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Science at the Market June - October 2017 Project Bridge hosted monthly science demos at the Dahlia Campus for Health & Well-Being Farmers Market in North Park Hill. Our demos covered a range of scientific topics including an exploration into how the senses of taste and smell work together during flavor perception, a discussion of the solar conditions that cause an eclipse, an exploration into how biosensors work, and a spooky Halloween demonstration of material states and transitions. |
CU Denver|Anschutz Postdoctoral Research Day June 29th, 2017 Project Bridge Colorado and the Postdoctoral Association hosted state legislators Chris Hansen (HD 6), Chris Kennedy (HD 23), Mike Weissman (HD 36), and Leslie Herod (HD 8) at our annual Postdoctoral Research Day Poster Session. Through this program, our guests learned first hand about the exciting biomedical research being performed by our community of early career scientists. |
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Scientific Communication for Diverse Audiences
October 26th, 2017
In partnership with the CU Denver|Anschutz Career Development Office, we created a workshop on crafting scientific elevator pitches and personalizing these science stories to different audiences.
The March for Science April 2017 Members of Project Bridge Colorado joined the CU Denver|Anschutz and CU Boulder Postdoc Associations to support the 1st annual March for Science. |
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Research Matters! Effective Strategies for Science Advocacy
April 5th, 2017
Join special presenters Rachel Weissman and Tristan Gray-Le Coz of Research!America for an afternoon that will empower scientists at all career levels to effectively communicate their research to the public. The format will be a 1 hour workshop followed by 30 minutes of Q&A. We look forward to seeing you there!
Slides from this workshop can be viewed here!
Eat & Educate: A Grassroots Call-In Event
February 7th, 2017
CU Anschutz scientists advocated for stable and sustained increases to NIH funding for FY'17 and FY'18 at
our first Project Bridge Colorado event!