Learning and Communicating Science for Global Challenges

Venue: CG86 Henry Grattan Building, DCU

Time: ​May 5th 2016​, 10am - 4pm​

9.30 Coffee & Welcome

10.00 – 11.00 Opening followed by

SESSION 1: Connecting science communication and science education

• Prof Michael Reiss, Professor of Science Education at University College London Institute of Education, University College London 'Science communication and science education: Identity, conflict or complementarity?'
• Prof Danny O’Hare, Champion of Exploration Station the new science learning centre, and Founding President of DCU - 'A National Science Learning Centre'

Chair/respondent: Brian Trench

11.00 -1.00

SESSION 2: Learning anew about science learning - new developments and mechanisms

• Aobhinn Ni Shuilleabhain, UCD – Transformative Informal Learning
• Jane Chadwick, Science Gallery Dublin, TCD – Connecting Young People to World Challenges
• Maarten Van Der Saanden, Delft University – Innovation and Global Science Communication
• Eilish McLaughlin and Odilla Finlayson, DCU – Teaching, Learning and Assessing Science – A Global Challenge

Chair: Aoibhinn Ni Shuilleabhain

LUNCH (not provided)

2.00 -3.45

SESSION 3 - ROUNDTABLE: What kind of learning happens through 'education and outreach'?

• Sheila Gilheany, Institute of Physics
• Shaun O’Boyle, Science Gallery Dublin
• Caitriona Mordan, Independent Science Communication Consultant
• Alexandra Boyd, Public Engagement & Outreach, UCD
• Brian Trench, President PCST: The Network of science Communication

Chair: Padraig Murphy

COFFEE followed by

3.45-4.00

WRAP-UP AND CLOSE