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Division of Continuing Studies

University Summer Forum: Communicating Controversial Science

Event Details

Date
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Time
7-9 p.m.
Location
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.
Cost
Free

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