CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS: Science Hotel, European Researchers' Night

 

Dear researcher,

Bringing your research to the attention of the general public is very important. The dialogue with stakeholders provides new insights, for the public ánd for the researcher.

On Friday evening September 24, 2021, Erasmus MC - Science Gallery Rotterdam is organizing Science Hotel on the occasion of the European Researcher's Night. This is a unique opportunity to step into the spotlight as a researcher!

Friday September 24, 2021: Science Hotel
On Friday evening 24 September, researchers will present at Science Hotel in Mainport/Inntel hotel, near the Erasmus Bridge. During this evening the new exhibition of Science Gallery Rotterdam will also open at Erasmus MC. We will of course adjust these events based on the then applicable corona measures. This means that the program can also be online or hybrid.

Who are we looking for?
Scientists who want to present their research in an original way and want to discuss it with the public. You can participate if your research is related to the subjects: Corona, Covid-19 and/or the prevention or control of disasters in general. All scientific disciplines of Erasmus MC, Erasmus University Rotterdam and Delft University of Technology are eligible, Economy, Health, Law, Philosophy, Social Sciences, History, Art, Culture, Media, Architecture and Urban Design, Civil Engineering, Road and Hydraulic Engineering, Computer Science , etc.

What do we expect from you?

  • You want to work with the Science Hotel team on an original and public-friendly presentation of your research.

  • You are available on Friday evening September 24, 2021 to present during Science Hotel. The presentations may be in both Dutch and English.

  • As preparation you participate in the professional communication training.

What do we offer?
You will not enter into the dialogue with stakeholders unprepared. At the end of May and the beginning of June 2021, you will participate in a communication training "Pitch your research to a general audience and stakeholders". The training consists of two sessions of a half day each, which are given by a professional trainer. Participation is free for researchers presenting at Science Hotel.

Schedule

  • Communication training, option 1:

    • Tuesday 8 June 2021, 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm. Introduction meeting and first workshop session. With a simple meal. Location will follow.

    • 2nd workshop in small groups. Date in consultation with the participants.

  • Communication training, option 2:

    • Thursday 17 June 2021, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Introduction meeting and first workshop session. With a simple meal. Location will follow.

    • 2nd workshop in small groups. Date in consultation with the participants.

  • Friday 24 September 2021, 8 pm to 1 am: Science Hotel, Mainport Inntel Hotel.

Sign up - Deadline extended
Do you feel inspired? Then register before Monday 31 May 2021 via info@rotterdam.sciencegallery.com. Please enclose a one pager with a brief description of your research, a brief motivation for participating in Science Hotel and a preference for the dates of the communication training courses (option 1 or option 2). A selection is made from the submitted proposals.

Sincerely,

Fred Balvert
Project leader Erasmus MC - Science Gallery Rotterdam

 
Inger van Dijk