Science Media Centre at IISER Pune has organised:
Workshop on Writing Science
Dates: October 12-24, 2015
Venue: IISER Pune
This objective of this workshop is to improve the quality and quantity of scientific content in print media by empowering interested youth with cool tools, tricks and tips needed to engage the public with written text, photographs and pictures. The workshop is catalysed and facilitated by Vigyan Prasar. It is organised by Science Media Centre at IISER Pune. The venue is surrounded by the labs of IISER Pune, IITM, NCL and other research organizations and provides access to information from the best labs from the world of science.
During the 10 days, participants will learn to plan, schedule, do research, write, edit, rewrite and lay out reports, feature articles, and columns with visual materials designed to attract the eye, mind and heart of different target groups. The workshop will have lectures, presentations, discussions, role-plays, demonstrations, hands-on practice, feedback, mentoring and highly interactive sessions. The focus will be on work as individuals and in teams.
The workshop is open to post graduates in any branch of science as well as for post graduates in Mass Communication/Journalism aspiring to contribute scientific content to print media in English and other languages of India. Minimum requirements for participation: ability to understand and speak English (language of the workshop), ability to write using word processors and prior exposure to internet browsers and search engines.
Maximum number of participants for the workshop is limited to 14. Boarding and lodging free for selected candidates, re-imbursement of the cost of travel by 2nd AC for deserving candidates.
To get the application form, send an e-mail to science.writing.workshop2015@gmail.com
Last date for receipt of application: August 31, 2015
