What happens when research announcements go wrong; statistics are manipulated; risk factors are distorted; or discussions become polarized? In connection with the Cambridge Science Festival, Sense About Science will be holding a discussion session on science and the media for early career researchers in all sciences, engineering and medicine (PhD students, post-docs or equivalent in first job).

Speakers:

• Science and the media: Dr Christophe Reddy, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
• What journalists are looking for? (Journalist to be announced)
• The role of journals in science news: Dr Orla Smith, Editor of Cell's Leading Edge
• Standing up for Science the nuts and bolts: Alice Tuff, Development Manager, Sense About Science

The session is free to attend with a drinks reception following it but registration is required as there are limited places. Register by emailing Julia Wilson by Tuesday 20th April 2010.

For more information about the resources developed by the organization Sense About Science, see: Standing up for Science.