Science Communication, 12th October 2004
with Ehsan Masood*
and Dr Nicholas Russel**l
6.30 pm - 8.30 pm, Imperial College London, Exhibition Road, London, SW7 2AZ
A lecture and discussion focusing on inspiring creativity and appropriate usage of one's talent, skills and experience for the benefit of society. In particular, it will be looking at ways of encouraging people to read more widely, think outside the box, try out new approaches, and articulate these through effective writing.
Science journalism is still very much a niche area, especially so amongst Muslims. It presents exciting study and career options and could be extremely rewarding if pursued seriously. The ability to communicate ideas, findings and analysis in writing is a powerful tool, not only for academics and researchers but for policy makers and industry professionals alike. However, it is something that is not acquired overnight, but requires nurturing and refinement through focused and sustained effort.
* Ehsan Masood is a journalist based in London specialising in science and international development. His work often appears in publications such as Nature, New Scientist and Science and Development Network (www.scidev.net) - a news website reporting on science, technology, and the developing world. He has also written for The Guardian, Le Monde and El Pais. Ehsan is a consultant to Leadership for Environment and Development (LEAD), for whom he was previously director of communications. Prior to LEAD, he was the opinion editor at New Scientist and has also worked as a science reporter for Nature, covering environmental sciences, UN environment conventions and international science and technology policy. Ehsan graduated in Physics followed by a Masters in Science Communication from Birkbeck College, London.
** Dr Nicholas Russell is a senior lecturer and director of postgraduate studies in Science Communication and Science Media Production at Imperial College London.
6.30 pm - 8.30 pm, Imperial College London, Exhibition Road, London, SW7 2AZ
A lecture and discussion focusing on inspiring creativity and appropriate usage of one's talent, skills and experience for the benefit of society. In particular, it will be looking at ways of encouraging people to read more widely, think outside the box, try out new approaches, and articulate these through effective writing.
Science journalism is still very much a niche area, especially so amongst Muslims. It presents exciting study and career options and could be extremely rewarding if pursued seriously. The ability to communicate ideas, findings and analysis in writing is a powerful tool, not only for academics and researchers but for policy makers and industry professionals alike. However, it is something that is not acquired overnight, but requires nurturing and refinement through focused and sustained effort.
* Ehsan Masood is a journalist based in London specialising in science and international development. His work often appears in publications such as Nature, New Scientist and Science and Development Network (www.scidev.net) - a news website reporting on science, technology, and the developing world. He has also written for The Guardian, Le Monde and El Pais. Ehsan is a consultant to Leadership for Environment and Development (LEAD), for whom he was previously director of communications. Prior to LEAD, he was the opinion editor at New Scientist and has also worked as a science reporter for Nature, covering environmental sciences, UN environment conventions and international science and technology policy. Ehsan graduated in Physics followed by a Masters in Science Communication from Birkbeck College, London.
** Dr Nicholas Russell is a senior lecturer and director of postgraduate studies in Science Communication and Science Media Production at Imperial College London.
