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The last social event of #NAMES2024 hosted by Konya Bilim Merkezi (Konya Science Center), Turkey, was the City Tour and Farewell Lunch on Day Three. . NAMES Conferences are a great platform to foster exchange and cooperation between science communicators in general, science centers and museums staff in particular, from all over the world, with the aim of benefiting from collective experiences. Networking and collaboration are necessary to enhance the outcomes of this dynamic and ever-changing field, which in turn is necessary for the popularization of science and technology. . Contribution/Participation in NAMES Conferences is not limited to NAMES Members or interested participants from the North Africa and Middle East region, but is open for the following candidates from all over the world: - CEOs and Leaders of Existing Science and Discovery Centers; - Leaders of Emerging Science and Discovery Centers; - Decision Makers, and Creative Thinkers; - Program Developers, Exhibits’ Designers, Curators, Monitoring and Evaluation Officers, Fundraising and Development Staff and other professionals in the field; - Free-lance Experts and Consultants in the field; - Researchers, Scientists; and, - International Science and Discovery Centers. . Stay tuned for news about our upcoming NAMES 2026 conference; meanwhile, you can visit the following webpage for a look at NAMES previous conferences: https://lnkd.in/dbvM_apz . . . . . #NAMES_network #NAMESnetwork #SciComm #ScienceEngagement #Conference #Lookback

Register now to attend NAMES 2024, 7-9 May, at Konya Science Center, Turkey; the last day to register online is 18 April: https://lnkd.in/dD_YAszN . Attendees will gain insight into how diverse organisations are turning their strategies into action in order to serve their communities better. This session will present the strong links that exist between science centres and the wider community of cultural and heritage destinations. Attendees will understand how applying our approaches to other sectors can develop wider audiences, build partnerships, enhance capacity and build transferable skills. . NAMES conferences are a great platform to foster exchange and cooperation between science communicators in general, science centers and museum staff in particular, from all over the world, to benefit from collective experiences. Networking and collaboration are necessary to enhance the outcomes of this dynamic and ever-changing field, which in turn is necessary for the popularization of science and technology. . Check out the Tentative Program: https://lnkd.in/dGYwy5mZ . To learn more about the registration fees and benefits: https://lnkd.in/dQ3UPwjs . Looking forward to meeting you all in person at Konya Science Center, Turkey. . . . #NAMESnetwork #NAMES2024 #SciComm #NAMESconference #Forward #ForwardTogether #Together #KBM #Turkey #Conference #Registration #ConferenceRegistration . Leila Chapman Owain Davies Mikko Myllykoski

One of NAMES 2024 first day's workshops at Konya Bilim Merkezi (Konya Science Center), Turkey, "Understanding Your Audience — The First Step in Communicating Science", was led by Rasha Dababneh, Content Supervisor at The Children's Museum Jordan. . Cognitive Learning Theory serves as a foundational framework in science communication, emphasizing the mental processes involved in acquiring knowledge. By comprehending the basics of this theory, communicators can enhance their effectiveness in conveying scientific concepts to diverse audiences. Attendees gained insights into identifying cognitive engagement strategies in science commutation to foster understanding, interest, and critical thinking. . NAMES Conferences are a great platform to foster exchange and cooperation between science communicators in general, science centers and museums staff in particular, from all over the world, with the aim of benefiting from collective experiences. Networking and collaboration are necessary to enhance the outcomes of this dynamic and ever-changing field, which in turn is necessary for the popularization of science and technology. . Contribution/Participation in NAMES Conferences is not limited to NAMES Members or interested participants from the North Africa and Middle East region, but is open for the following candidates from all over the world: - CEOs and Leaders of Existing Science and Discovery Centers; - Leaders of Emerging Science and Discovery Centers; - Decision Makers, and Creative Thinkers; - Program Developers, Exhibits’ Designers, Curators, Monitoring and Evaluation Officers, Fundraising and Development Staff and other professionals in the field; - Free-lance Experts and Consultants in the field; - Researchers, Scientists; and, - International Science and Discovery Centers. . Stay tuned for news about our upcoming NAMES 2026 conference; meanwhile, you can visit the following webpage for a look at NAMES previous conferences: https://lnkd.in/dbvM_apz . . . . . #NAMES_network #NAMESnetwork #SciComm #ScienceEngagement #Conference #Lookback

One of NAMES 2024 second day's workshops at Konya Bilim Merkezi (Konya Science Center), Turkey, "Fall in Love with Your Problem", was led by Shireen Sabanegh, Museum Management Expert, and Ayman Elsayed, Senior Manager of Education Programs, The New Grand Egyptian Museum. . It is human nature to love answers; that tendency can prevent us from coming up with deep solutions. We all face problems in our organizations; each requires a different solution. How do we clearly define our problem, to insure we find the right solution? When thinking of a solution, how do we ideate? What strategies can we use to insure we overcome our counterproductive tendency to fixate on a specific solution? What do we do when we come up with more than one possible solution, which one should we go for? . NAMES Conferences are a great platform to foster exchange and cooperation between science communicators in general, science centers and museums staff in particular, from all over the world, with the aim of benefiting from collective experiences. Networking and collaboration are necessary to enhance the outcomes of this dynamic and ever-changing field, which in turn is necessary for the popularization of science and technology. . Contribution/Participation in NAMES Conferences is not limited to NAMES Members or interested participants from the North Africa and Middle East region, but is open for the following candidates from all over the world: - CEOs and Leaders of Existing Science and Discovery Centers; - Leaders of Emerging Science and Discovery Centers; - Decision Makers, and Creative Thinkers; - Program Developers, Exhibits’ Designers, Curators, Monitoring and Evaluation Officers, Fundraising and Development Staff and other professionals in the field; - Free-lance Experts and Consultants in the field; - Researchers, Scientists; and, - International Science and Discovery Centers. . Stay tuned for news about our upcoming NAMES 2026 conference; meanwhile, you can visit the following webpage for a look at NAMES previous conferences: https://lnkd.in/dbvM_apz . . . . . #NAMES_network #NAMESnetwork #SciComm #ScienceEngagement #Conference #Lookback

Following the Opening Ceremony and first Keynote Speech of NAMES 2024 at Konya Bilim Merkezi (Science Center), Turkey, the first day's Master of Ceremonies, Ms. Shireen Sabanegh, led the Ice Breaker. Attendees were asked to search their conference bags for a card with an image, then try and find the person who has the same image among the attendees, to get to know them and start a conversation. . NAMES Conferences are a great platform to foster exchange and cooperation between science communicators in general, science centers and museums staff in particular, from all over the world, with the aim of benefiting from collective experiences. Networking and collaboration are necessary to enhance the outcomes of this dynamic and ever-changing field, which in turn is necessary for the popularization of science and technology. . Contribution/Participation in NAMES Conferences is not limited to NAMES Members or interested participants from the North Africa and Middle East region, but is open for the following candidates from all over the world: - CEOs and Leaders of Existing Science and Discovery Centers; - Leaders of Emerging Science and Discovery Centers; - Decision Makers, and Creative Thinkers; - Program Developers, Exhibits’ Designers, Curators, Monitoring and Evaluation Officers, Fundraising and Development Staff and other professionals in the field; - Free-lance Experts and Consultants in the field; - Researchers, Scientists; and, - International Science and Discovery Centers. . Stay tuned for news about our upcoming NAMES 2026 conference; meanwhile, you can visit the following webpage for a look at NAMES previous conferences: https://lnkd.in/dbvM_apz . . . . . #NAMES_network #NAMESnetwork #SciComm #ScienceEngagement #Conference #Lookback

📢 Check out the latest #EOSC Association Newsletter! This issue covers crucial milestones like the #EOSC Federation questionnaire, the newly elected Co-Chairs of #EOSC Task Forces with two Czech representatives: Jiří Marek (EOSC Technical and Semantic Interoperability) and Petr Holub (Health Data Task Force). Read more in the newsletter😉

Title: FINAL CALL: Is inter- and transdisciplinarity living up to its promise in RRI?   Dear LinkedIn network,   This is a final call for submissions for the track:  Is inter- and transdisciplinarity living up to its promise in RRI? at the coming international conference 28th to 30th August in wonderful Oslo, Norway, entitled:  Transformative Research and Innovation.   The conference is financed by the Research Council of Norway and the venue is a gorgeous location, overlooking the Oslo Fjord. https://lnkd.in/dujBQ2XB   There is an exciting line-up of key-note speakers comprised of international RRI and innovation experts: https://lnkd.in/d5npM_xd   We are welcoming abstracts between 400 and 600 words, excluding references. Please find the call for track #4 here: https://lnkd.in/dFxSA2h6   The final submission deadline is 15th March 2024 Short abstract: Research funders call for inter- and transdisciplinarity (Arnott, Neuenfeldt, & Lemos, 2020; International Science Council, 2021; OECD, 2020; Solomon, Carley, & Porter, 2016); fostering these novel approaches to research is viewed as a priority in research policy. Such calls may originate in some major concerns: First, scientific disciplines act more and more like silos, that do not communicate well, if at all. Specialization of and within disciplines closes their relevance and communication with other knowledge areas. Second, humanity faces a number of wicked problems (Crowley & Head, 2017), typically addressed as grand societal challenges (OECD 2020). The way to solve these is to encourage interactive collaborations across disciplines and various knowledge systems (Alvargonzález, 2011).   Please feel free to reach out to me should there be any questions and share this call in your networks. Best wishes, Matthias (on behalf of Harald Throne-Holst, Christian Wittrock and myself)

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So far 200 people have registered for the Longevity Nation conference, that will take place in Israel, in Bar-Ilan University, on Oct. 28-31. Among them, 162 persons (about 80%) registered for physical attendance, among them 125 Israelis and 37 foreigners.   The registration for the conference continues! Welcome to register. The attendance is free of charge, but registration is required. https://lnkd.in/ddF5eM3i   Many people wonder about the plans for this conference with reference to the security situation in Israel. The plan is the following: If the Israeli universities are open, the conference will take place physically (with an option to participate on zoom). If the Israeli universities are closed, the entire conference will be immediately moved to zoom. In any case, the conference will take place as scheduled on October 28-31.   Looking forward to seeing you at the conference! https://lnkd.in/dGG-rkkB