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The application deadline for the  "Engaging Visitors on Climate Science" workshop has been extended to August 15. More information on the workshop and how to apply below:


On Jul 1, 2011, at 12:11 PM, Kate Crawford wrote:

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> Finding it difficult to start the climate change conversation with visitors? Learn how to start (and end) these sometimes difficult conversations at ASTC's one-day training workshop this fall.
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> ASTC would like to offer floor staff in its US member institutions the opportunity to apply to "Engaging Visitors on Climate Science," a one-day workshop leading up to the ASTC 2011 Annual Conference. Participants will learn about common climate science misperceptions, the psychology of climate change, and communications strategies, and have the chance to hear stories from experienced floor staff.
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> This workshop will be held October 13, 2011.
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> Speakers will include:
> Susan Hassol, Director, Climate Communication
> Ed Geary, Program Director, EHR/DRL, National Science Foundation & Former Director, Globe
> Martin Weiss, Vice President of Science, New York Hall of Science
> Sabine Marx, Managing Director, Center for Research on Environmental Decisions, Columbia University
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> Room and board for one night will be provided by organizers, and space is limited. Thirty participants will be selected.
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> To apply, please fill out the application form (http://astc.org/about/pdf/C3_Application.pdf) and return to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> by August 1, 2011. You will be notified of your status by August 15, 2011.
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> Please feel free to forward our flier (http://astc.org/about/pdf/C3_ASTC_PD_Event.pdf) to those you think might be interested in attending. For more information, please contact Kate Crawford at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
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> KNOWLEDGE THAT WORKS: Join ASTC and the Maryland Science Center for the 2011 Annual Conference, October 15-18 in Baltimore, Maryland. Check out the preliminary program online at http://conference.astc.org/search-conference-program.
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