Do you ever wonder how scientific discoveries impact your everyday choices?

Join us on Tuesday, 24 September 2024, 7:00-8:00 pm Cairo Time, for this free and enlightening webinar on the role of science in society to discover strategies for effective science communication, engaging the public, and combating misinformation.

The insightful discussion will feature leading science communication experts:

Speakers

• Ashraf Amin: Seasoned science journalist; Head of Al-Ahram Science Desk, Egypt
• Marwa Soudi: Award-winning AI and education entrepreneur; Founder of IdeasGym, Egypt
• Salvador Jara Guerrero: Renowned physicist, philosopher, and science communicator; President of the Mexican Society for the Communication of Science and Technology (SOMEDICYT), Mexico

Moderator

• Alejandra León-Castellá: Executive Director, Fundación para el Centro Nacional de la Ciencia y la Tecnología (CIENTEC), Costa Rica

This webinar is organized by NAMES network in collaboration with RedPOP (Network for the Popularization of Science and Technology in Latin America and the Caribbean), in celebration of the International Day of Scientific Culture (IDSC 2024).

Do not miss out on this opportunity to learn from experts; spots are limited!

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What You Will Learn:

• Understanding the Barriers:
  Explore the reasons why scientific knowledge may not readily translate into everyday decisions.

• Engaging Strategies:
  Discover innovative communication techniques to make science relevant and actionable for the public.

• Combating Misinformation:
  Learn how to build trust and critical thinking skills to discern fact from fiction in a world of information overload.

• Collaboration and Community Building:
  Explore how science communicators can work together to strengthen public science literacy.

• The Role of Social Media:
  Uncover strategies to address misinformation at its source on social media platforms.

• Real-World Examples:
  Gain valuable insights from successful initiatives that bridge the science-to-action gap.

• Interactive Q&A:
  Participate in a live discussion with the speakers and fellow science enthusiasts.

Meet the Speakers:

Marwa Soudi Award-winning AI & Education Entrepreneur, Founder of IdeasGym	Ashraf Amin Head of the Science Desk, Al-Ahram Newspaper
Salvador Jara Guerrero President of the Mexican Society for the Communication of Science and Technology (SOMEDICYT)	Alejandra León-Castellá Executive Director of Fundación para el Centro Nacional de la Ciencia y la Tecnología (CIENTEC)