Division of Continuing Studies
University Summer Forum: Communicating Controversial Science
Event Details
Date
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Time
7-9 p.m.
Location
1100 Grainger Hall
Description
Open to the public for free and to UW-Madison students for one or three credits, this forum explores how stem-cell research, nanotechnology and biotechnology become political issues; how the mass media and other outlets present these issues and how audiences make sense of them; and what scientists, policy makers and other stakeholders can do to build a dialogue. Tuesdays and Thursdays through July 9.
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Cost
Free
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