scholarly journals Report on the “Science Café in Akita” Organized by Tohoku-Hokkaido Branch

2019 ◽  
Vol 62 (4) ◽  
pp. 231-232
Author(s):  
Shin-ichi YODOKAWA ◽  
Marenori KAWAMURA ◽  
Shigemitsu WAGOYA ◽  
Koh-ichi MARUYAMA ◽  
Toru KURABAYASHI
Keyword(s):  
Science Cafe

scholarly journals Feedback from the Science Café from the Sixth European Bioanalysis Forum Young Scientist Symposium

Bioanalysis ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 129-133
Author(s):  
Salvatore Calogero ◽  
Lisa Delahaye ◽  
Cara Gunning ◽  
Terence Hetzel ◽  
Tessa McDonald ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Scientist ◽  
Round Table ◽  
Cutting Edge ◽  
Business Practices ◽  
Laboratory Activities ◽  
Future Business ◽  
Science Cafe

The 6th Young Scientist Symposium, a meeting organized by young scientists for young scientists under the umbrella of the European Bioanalysis Forum vzw and in collaboration with the Universities of Bologna and Ghent, included a variety of interesting presentations on cutting edge bioanalytical science and processes. Integrated in the meeting, an interactive round table session, the Science Café, discussed the challenges related to sustainability for bioanalytical lab activities. This manuscript reflects conclusions from these discussions. They can provide our community a compass for future business practices to embrace more sustainable laboratory activities considerate of smarter use of a wide array of resources and laboratory tools, resulting in increased wellbeing for our next generations and our planet.

La misura dell'attendibilitŕ dei modelli di previsione e l'unitŕ del sapere

FUTURIBILI ◽  
2009 ◽  
pp. 98-107
Author(s):  
Luciana Bozzo
Keyword(s):  
Urban Development ◽  
Predictive Model ◽  
Predictive Models ◽  
Territorial Planning ◽  
Private Citizens ◽  
Development Plans ◽  
Unity Of Knowledge ◽  
Science Cafe

- The reliability of predictive models is assured by the ability to establish a unity of knowledge, or rather of many branches of knowledge. This is the idea that leads the author to reflect on the prediction derived first of all from the "science café", defined as "a talking shop for scholars from a range of disciplines", who represent many branches of knowledge which are in fact a complete whole - "knowledge". The background for the predictive model discussed here is territorial planning, which encompasses an instrumental-explanatory component, a predictive component and an ideal. The construction of the predictive model and the degree of its reliability are produced by the process of unifying knowledge, and this confluence derives from knowledge of geographers, biologists, chemists, engineers, architects, agronomists, sociologists and private citizens. General Urban Development Plans stand as the instrumental and predictive model in which a certain unification of knowledge - at least operational - is achieved.

Enriching the Lives of High School Teenagers With Science Cafés

2021 ◽  
pp. 59-79
Author(s):  
Michelle K. Hall ◽  
Michael A. Mayhew ◽  
Jessica Sickler
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Program Evaluation ◽  
Nature Of Science ◽  
Science Careers ◽  
Stem Careers ◽  
The Public ◽  
School Programs ◽  
Realistic Perception ◽  
Understanding Of Science ◽  
Science Cafe

This chapter provides a roadmap for any who are inspired to start a teen science café program as a member of the teen science café network. These out-of-school programs are a free, fun way for teens to explore the advances in science and technology affecting their lives. Teens and scientists engage in lively conversations and activities to explore a topic deeply. Teens get increased understanding of the nature of science and develop a realistic perception of scientists, science careers, and the lives they lead. Scientists gain skills in communicating science to the public and inspire youth to STEM careers. Adult leaders serve as guides for the teen leaders and are the linchpin of the program. Evaluation shows programs positively influenced teens understanding of science issues in the news, the ability to use facts to support scientific points of view and considering multiple sides of an issue before making a decision.

scholarly journals The Oman Animal and Plant Genetic Resources Center’s (OAPGRC) Science Café: A Success Story”

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nadiya Abubakr Al Saadi ◽  
Hameed Challoob Ali Al-Khafaji ◽  
Rasha Hilal Al Saifi
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Resources ◽  
Plant Genetic Resources ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Exceptional Case ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Scientific Culture ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
The World ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Science Cafe

Science Cafés are held in many towns and cities across the world for the promotion of scientific culture and the understanding of our daily lives, which we live in. They provide a platform for interaction and dialogue between scientists, researchers, businesses and the community on trends towards current scientific issues the extent of their impact on culture and society. The Oman Animal and Plant Genetic Resources Center (OAPGRC) Science Cafe is a forum for the discussion of important and interesting scientific topics and issues. Since May 2013 to December 2015, OAPGRC has held a series of science café sessions on topics related to biodiversity, food security, climate change, pollution and sustainable use. The OAPGRC science café is the first in Oman to be put on the international map of scientific cafes around the world.  Reviewing the data on the outcomes and performance of these sessions indicates that the session attendance and active participation was 51% by men and 49% women. This is an exceptional case where the interest is almost equal between the genders. As for the age group, the highest percentage 49% was of a class of young people aged between 18-25 years. Followed by the age group (26-35 years) which was 30%. The lowest percentage was 21% for the age group of above 35 years. The experience of the science café in Oman has been proved as a major success for both the scientific and social aspects. Therefore there are different plans to maintained and develop it in the near future.

scholarly journals Synthetic biology in the Science Café: what have we learned about public engagement?

2012 ◽  
Vol 11 (04) ◽  
pp. A02 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erin L. Navid ◽  
Edna F. Einsiedel
Keyword(s):  
Synthetic Biology ◽  
Public Engagement ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
The Public ◽  
Upstream Engagement ◽  
Safety Science ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Potential Risks ◽  
Science Cafe

Engaging the public on emerging science technologies has often presented challenges. People may hold notions that science is too complicated for them to understand and the venues at which science is discussed are formal and perceived as  inaccessible. One approach to address these challenges is through the Science Café, or Café Scientifique. We conducted five Science Cafés across Canada  to gauge public awareness of synthetic biology technology, its potential applications, and to evaluate the effectiveness of the Science Café platform as a  knowledge-translation tool. Café participants were excited about the potential benefits of synthetic biology technology, but also concerned about the potential  risks. And while participants trusted scientists to carry out their research, there was limited confidence that regulators would ensure public safety. Science  Cafés as a forum for science to meet society were viewed positively for the relaxed atmosphere, small crowd size and informality of the venue. We conclude  that Science Cafés are an effective upstream engagement platform for discussing emerging science technologies.

scholarly journals Science cafés. Cross-cultural adaptation and educational applications

2009 ◽  
Vol 08 (04) ◽  
pp. A01 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Norton ◽  
Kayoko Nohara
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Context ◽  
Science Communication ◽  
Cultural Influences ◽  
Theoretical Models ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Personal Skills ◽  
Institute Of Technology ◽  
Educational Applications ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Science Cafe

Tokyo Institute of Technology (TokyoTech) has been developing a number of methodologies to teach graduate students the theory and practice of science communication since 2005. One of the tools used is the science café, where students are taught about the background based primarily on theoretical models developed in the UK. They then apply that knowledge and adapt it the Japanese cultural context and plan, execute and review outcomes as part of their course. In this paper we review 4 years of experience in using science cafés in this educational context; we review the background to the students’ decision-making and consensus-building process towards deciding on the style and subject to be used, and the value this has in illuminating the cultural influences on the science café design and implementation. We also review the value of the science café as an educational tool and conclude that it has contributed to a number of teaching goals related to both knowledge and the personal skills required to function effectively in an international environment.

scholarly journals Talking and writing about science: different ways of popularization

2014 ◽  
Vol 70 (a1) ◽  
pp. C1035-C1035
Author(s):  
Alisa Ivanenko
Keyword(s):  
Information Exchange ◽  
Summer School ◽  
Educational Background ◽  
Popularization Of Science ◽  
Scientific Experts ◽  
Informal Environment ◽  
Scientific Journalism ◽  
School Supports ◽  
Diverse Audience ◽  
Science Cafe

In the following contribution certain types of activities established in Russia within the last decade, which are devoted to popularization of science in particular crystallography, will be highlighted. Some of these projects have already been launched and could be recognized as both successfully and fast developing. Some of these events will take place during the International Year of Crystallography 2014. The most exciting event, at this present time, is the creation of a science café. This will involve lectures from top-ranked scientific experts taking place in a very informal atmosphere, for example in the café, gallery, park or another public place. Open discussions as well as games or questions from the lecturer to audience and vise versa could also take place here. Such project, namely "Science Café Eureka!", led to the bigger conception of a Science Festival, "Eureka!fest", to be held in Novosibirsk in May 2014. The festival structure is based on the "edutainment" format which means a combination of education and entertainment as a brand-new way of information exchange. A significant part of the comprehensive Festival program will be directly related to crystallography in honor of the International Year of Crystallography 2014. Another example of education in an informal environment is the Summer School of Russian Reporter Magazine. Originally supposed to be a journalistic event, this school has become a great place for spreading scientific knowledge to a very diverse audience in terms of both age and educational background. It should be noted that Summer School supports scientific journalism (not journalism about science which can be regarded as completely different) as an important tool of spreading up-to-date advances in science in a very accessible manner.

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