PCST and the Science Communicator's Association of New Zealand will co-host a symposium on disasters and science communication in Christchurch, New Zealand on 21-22 February 2013. The second day will mark the two year anniversary of the devastating earthquake that hit Christchurch in 2011.
The conference theme: "Disasters - Communicating in the Crisis and Aftermath" will explore the challenges of communicating science during major events, from earthquakes, tsunamis and pandemics to agricultural disease outbreaks, as well as sustainability and disaster prevention planning.
It will build on the growing body of research that has taken place in the wake of the Canterbury earthquakes and look at disaster planning, communication and resilience issues both in New Zealand and around the world. This joint SCANZ & PCST event will appeal to academics, journalists, science communicators, policy makers, city planners and local and regional authorities interested in the communication of science-related issues in before, during and after times of crisis. On 23 February, a variety of tour options to science facilities and other sites around the city will be offered.
Hosted by the Science Communicators Association of New Zealand (SCANZ), the Symposium is being co-organised by SCANZ and the global science communication network PCST (Public Communicators of Science and Technology).
The programme will include international case studies such as the devastating Japanese tsunami of 2011 and provide world-class content of interest to journalists, science communicators, academics and scientists from around the globe.
The conference theme: "Disasters - Communicating in the Crisis and Aftermath" will explore the challenges of communicating science during major events, from earthquakes, tsunamis and pandemics to agricultural disease outbreaks, as well as sustainability and disaster prevention planning.
It will build on the growing body of research that has taken place in the wake of the Canterbury earthquakes and look at disaster planning, communication and resilience issues both in New Zealand and around the world. This joint SCANZ & PCST event will appeal to academics, journalists, science communicators, policy makers, city planners and local and regional authorities interested in the communication of science-related issues in before, during and after times of crisis. On 23 February, a variety of tour options to science facilities and other sites around the city will be offered.
Hosted by the Science Communicators Association of New Zealand (SCANZ), the Symposium is being co-organised by SCANZ and the global science communication network PCST (Public Communicators of Science and Technology).
The programme will include international case studies such as the devastating Japanese tsunami of 2011 and provide world-class content of interest to journalists, science communicators, academics and scientists from around the globe.
Conference welcome from Phil Johnstone & Christine Ross, the SCANZ President and Symposium Convenor
After a decade of running high quality annual conferences, SCANZ is proud to partner with PCST to take our 2013 event onto the world stage as an accredited PSCT Symposium.
Those who attended the 2010 SCANZ conference in Auckland will always remember the afternoon of the second day when news broke of the devastating earthquake in Canterbury. That event received extensive global attention and continues to impact the lives of New Zealanders and our country in many ways.
Difficulties remain however the recovery is well underway. Christchurch is now rated as a top destination by numerous international travel guide writers, impressed by its fresh, authentic vibe and range of experiences on offer.
The 2013 Symposium was one of the first international conferences to be confirmed to be held in Christchurch since the February 2010 quake. The Symposium programme will be anchored by science communication insights from the Canterbury quake – but also feature a wide range of other New Zealand and global natural world disasters from which we can all learn.
The 2013 Symposium is undoubtedly the strongest conference programme SCANZ has assembled. Events such as this do not occur too often. We encourage you to contribute to the recovery of Christchurch and join us in ‘the garden city’ in February 2013 to network with Kiwis and PCST colleagues from around the world.
Phil Johnstone, SCANZ President
Those who attended the 2010 SCANZ conference in Auckland will always remember the afternoon of the second day when news broke of the devastating earthquake in Canterbury. That event received extensive global attention and continues to impact the lives of New Zealanders and our country in many ways.
Difficulties remain however the recovery is well underway. Christchurch is now rated as a top destination by numerous international travel guide writers, impressed by its fresh, authentic vibe and range of experiences on offer.
The 2013 Symposium was one of the first international conferences to be confirmed to be held in Christchurch since the February 2010 quake. The Symposium programme will be anchored by science communication insights from the Canterbury quake – but also feature a wide range of other New Zealand and global natural world disasters from which we can all learn.
The 2013 Symposium is undoubtedly the strongest conference programme SCANZ has assembled. Events such as this do not occur too often. We encourage you to contribute to the recovery of Christchurch and join us in ‘the garden city’ in February 2013 to network with Kiwis and PCST colleagues from around the world.
Phil Johnstone, SCANZ President
Turning a great idea into reality takes hard work and determination. Over the past year SCANZ has dedicated itself to bringing you an exceptional experience at our 2013 Symposium and we are grateful for the support of agencies including Tourism New Zealand, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the (then) Ministry for Science & Innovation, the Canterbury Convention Bureau and numerous individuals who have all played a part in making this event happen.
Partnering with PCST has enabled us to connect with our international colleagues in science communication. We reached out to the world and invited it to join us in Christchurch for a meeting dedicated to the discipline of disaster communication. The response was overwhelming.
This has enabled us to present a programme that illustrates the breadth of very recent experience in New Zealand and other countries across Europe, Asia and the United Kingdom. Highlights include Professor Massimiano Bucchi from the University of Trento, Associate Professor Satoko Oki from the University of Tokyo, Dr Ren Fujun of the Chinese Research Institute for Science Popularisation, Dr Mark Quigley from Canterbury University and many others.
The Symposium will be a reflective forum to share experience and thought and as always, a place for robust discussion and debate. We look forward to meeting you in February.
Christine Ross, Symposium Convenor
Partnering with PCST has enabled us to connect with our international colleagues in science communication. We reached out to the world and invited it to join us in Christchurch for a meeting dedicated to the discipline of disaster communication. The response was overwhelming.
This has enabled us to present a programme that illustrates the breadth of very recent experience in New Zealand and other countries across Europe, Asia and the United Kingdom. Highlights include Professor Massimiano Bucchi from the University of Trento, Associate Professor Satoko Oki from the University of Tokyo, Dr Ren Fujun of the Chinese Research Institute for Science Popularisation, Dr Mark Quigley from Canterbury University and many others.
The Symposium will be a reflective forum to share experience and thought and as always, a place for robust discussion and debate. We look forward to meeting you in February.
Christine Ross, Symposium Convenor
Conference welcome from Toss Gascoigne, PCST President
As President of the PCST Network, I welcome you all to Christchurch for the first PCST Symposium in the Southern Hemisphere.
Christchurch is a fitting location for a conference on disasters and science communication. How does a community recover from such a shattering event as the earthquake of February 2011? What do the citizens need to know and what questions do they have? What other audiences are involved, and what are the correct messages?
Disasters pose a particular challenge for communication. The needs are urgent, the audiences wide-ranging, and the demand for coordination is paramount. Our communities can expect to be faced by more disasters rather than less, as the climate becomes more extreme with the consequent increase in the frequency of storms, tsunami, floods and bushfires. To these we have to add the ever-present threats of terrorist attacks, the car-bombings and the 9/11 tragedies.
The events of the last decade have spurred much consideration of disaster management and the role science communicators can play. Many of these events have a science basis or component, and the skills of science communicators in providing accurate and timely information come to the fore.
This symposium is an opportunity to compare notes, hear from other experts, and learn from international experience. The PCST Network aims to promote conversations between the practitioner and the researcher, and we are delighted to co-sponsor this symposium.
This will be a compelling conference, and I congratulate SCANZ on their initiative.
Toss Gascoigne
President PCST Network
Christchurch is a fitting location for a conference on disasters and science communication. How does a community recover from such a shattering event as the earthquake of February 2011? What do the citizens need to know and what questions do they have? What other audiences are involved, and what are the correct messages?
Disasters pose a particular challenge for communication. The needs are urgent, the audiences wide-ranging, and the demand for coordination is paramount. Our communities can expect to be faced by more disasters rather than less, as the climate becomes more extreme with the consequent increase in the frequency of storms, tsunami, floods and bushfires. To these we have to add the ever-present threats of terrorist attacks, the car-bombings and the 9/11 tragedies.
The events of the last decade have spurred much consideration of disaster management and the role science communicators can play. Many of these events have a science basis or component, and the skills of science communicators in providing accurate and timely information come to the fore.
This symposium is an opportunity to compare notes, hear from other experts, and learn from international experience. The PCST Network aims to promote conversations between the practitioner and the researcher, and we are delighted to co-sponsor this symposium.
This will be a compelling conference, and I congratulate SCANZ on their initiative.
Toss Gascoigne
President PCST Network
Conference welcome from Bob Parker, Mayor of Christchurch
As science communicators you will have a unique understanding of Christchurch’s challenges over the past two years, and will be equally interested in the ways we are moving forward.
You will be here at an exciting time. Our city has been singled out by Lonely Planet in its Best in Travel 2013 guide for the way it is “bouncing back with a new energy and inventiveness”.
The creativity and determination Christchurch people have shown since the quakes means we now have a city like no other in the world. There’s a real energy and buzz in Christchurch.
On behalf of the city I extend a very warm welcome to you and wish you all the best for an enriching and enlightening symposium in February.
Kind regards
Bob Parker
MAYOR
SCANZ/PCST 2013
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You will be here at an exciting time. Our city has been singled out by Lonely Planet in its Best in Travel 2013 guide for the way it is “bouncing back with a new energy and inventiveness”.
The creativity and determination Christchurch people have shown since the quakes means we now have a city like no other in the world. There’s a real energy and buzz in Christchurch.
On behalf of the city I extend a very warm welcome to you and wish you all the best for an enriching and enlightening symposium in February.
Kind regards
Bob Parker
MAYOR
SCANZ/PCST 2013
Programme
Speakers
Register
Sponsors
Accommodation
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