October 2, 2017
Reminder: CAP 2018 abstract submission closes on 15 October
15 October is the last day abstracts can be submitted to the Communicating Astronomy with the Public 2018 Conference (CAP 2018). The edition’s theme focuses on current challenges in astronomy communication, what purposes should our field serve in current contexts and what methods are most efficient in achieving our goals.
CAP 2018 has eight sub-themes from which you can select, all of which you can find below. Topics in each sub-themes are examples of content we expect. Participants are welcomed to suggest other topics that are aligned with the sub-theme.
Your contribution can be submitted as:
Poster: typically an A1 presenting your work, displayed at the conference venue throughout the conference. You should usually be present in person to talk about the poster during a dedicated time in the conference schedule.
Oral Presentation: a talk of 10 or 20 minutes delivered in front of conference participants with visual support (powerpoint, video, photo etc.)
Workshop: a 90 minutes long session during which you help a limited amount of participants gain new skills in a particular area. Usually you should held the workshop together with 1 or 2 more facilitators. The session is interactive and hands-on.
Two steps are needed to submit an abstract:
Step 1) Participants need to register first on the conference platform in order to receive a unique Inquiry Number. Registration does not need to be completed at this point (paying the conference fee etc.)
Step 2) Participants need to submit the contribution abstract via this form.
More details about the registration and abstract submission process are available here.
We invite you to share your experience with and learn from peers as we come together as a professional community during the CAP conference. We look forward to welcoming you in Fukuoka during the cherry blossom season!
CAP 2018 SUB-THEMES:
Current Challenges in Astronomy Communication
• Communicating astronomy in a post-factual society;
• Issues management and crisis communication;
• Talking with policy makers;
• How to gain traction on a shoestring budget;
• Fundraising;
• Science versus Politics
Best Practices in Public Outreach
• Outreach in visitor centers, museums, and planetariums;
• Outrageous outreach (unconventional outreach);
• Using co-creation to communicate science;
• Using entertainment to communicate science;
• Astronomy communication and outreach in Japan;
• Engaging with students and teachers outside the classroom;
• When science meets art;
• Citizen science projects
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Empathy in Communicating Astronomy
• Engaging with different age groups: children, teenagers, seniors;
• Engaging with different social groups, especially under-represented ones;
• Astronomy and interculturality
Astronomy Communication for a Better World
• Using astronomy communication to promote peace and collaboration;
• Global networking in international campaigns;
• Astronomy communication for Asian Pacific development;
• Astronomy communication in the developing world
Media’s Role in Astronomy Communication
• What makes a successful press release;
• Media interviews and media conferences, do’s and dont’s;
• How to make the headlines: Media needs and interests;
• Choosing the right media mix;
• Storytelling and the human-side of astronomy;
• Dealing with the dark side of media: sensationalism, need for speed, and lack of science literacy
Using Multimedia, Social Media, Immersive Environments, and other Technologies for Public Engagement with Astronomy
• Data visualisation in astronomy communication;
• Astronomy communication inside the dome;
• Disruptive technologies;
• Social media and new media best practices and lessons learnt;
• Podcasting/vodcasting;
• Multimedia techniques;
• Technologies for the written word;
• Technologies for audiovisuals;
• Best of graphic design;
• What tech does the future hold for us?
Special Topic: Public Engagement Opportunities during the IAU Centennial Celebration
• Activities planned and brainstorming on new ideas;
• A look at the future of the IAU role in astronomy outreach
September 20, 2017
Reminder: CAP 2018 abstract submission closes on 15 October
15 October is the last day abstracts can be submitted to the Communicating Astronomy with the Public 2018 Conference (CAP 2018). The edition’s theme focuses on current challenges in astronomy communication, what purposes should our field serve in current contexts and what methods are most efficient in achieving our goals.
CAP 2018 has eight sub-themes from which you can select, all of which you can find below. Topics in each sub-themes are examples of content we expect. Participants are welcomed to suggest other topics that are aligned with the sub-theme.
Your contribution can be submitted as:
Poster: typically an A1 presenting your work, displayed at the conference venue throughout the conference. You should usually be present in person to talk about the poster during a dedicated time in the conference schedule.
Oral Presentation: a talk of 10 or 20 minutes delivered in front of conference participants with visual support (powerpoint, video, photo etc.)
Workshop: a 90 minutes long session during which you help a limited amount of participants gain new skills in a particular area. Usually you should held the workshop together with 1 or 2 more facilitators. The session is interactive and hands-on.
Two steps are needed to submit an abstract:
Step 1) Participants need to register first on the conference platform in order to receive a unique Inquiry Number. Registration does not need to be completed at this point (paying the conference fee etc.)
Step 2) Participants need to submit the contribution abstract via this form.
More details about the registration and abstract submission process are available here.
We invite you to share your experience with and learn from peers as we come together as a professional community during the CAP conference. We look forward to welcoming you in Fukuoka during the cherry blossom season!
CAP 2018 SUB-THEMES:
Current Challenges in Astronomy Communication
• Communicating astronomy in a post-factual society;
• Issues management and crisis communication;
• Talking with policy makers;
• How to gain traction on a shoestring budget;
• Fundraising;
• Science versus Politics
Best Practices in Public Outreach
• Outreach in visitor centers, museums, and planetariums;
• Outrageous outreach (unconventional outreach);
• Using co-creation to communicate science;
• Using entertainment to communicate science;
• Astronomy communication and outreach in Japan;
• Engaging with students and teachers outside the classroom;
• When science meets art;
• Citizen science projects
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Empathy in Communicating Astronomy
• Engaging with different age groups: children, teenagers, seniors;
• Engaging with different social groups, especially under-represented ones;
• Astronomy and interculturality
Astronomy Communication for a Better World
• Using astronomy communication to promote peace and collaboration;
• Global networking in international campaigns;
• Astronomy communication for Asian Pacific development;
• Astronomy communication in the developing world
Media’s Role in Astronomy Communication
• What makes a successful press release;
• Media interviews and media conferences, do’s and dont’s;
• How to make the headlines: Media needs and interests;
• Choosing the right media mix;
• Storytelling and the human-side of astronomy;
• Dealing with the dark side of media: sensationalism, need for speed, and lack of science literacy
Using Multimedia, Social Media, Immersive Environments, and other Technologies for Public Engagement with Astronomy
• Data visualisation in astronomy communication;
• Astronomy communication inside the dome;
• Disruptive technologies;
• Social media and new media best practices and lessons learnt;
• Podcasting/vodcasting;
• Multimedia techniques;
• Technologies for the written word;
• Technologies for audiovisuals;
• Best of graphic design;
• What tech does the future hold for us?
Special Topic: Public Engagement Opportunities during the IAU Centennial Celebration
• Activities planned and brainstorming on new ideas;
• A look at the future of the IAU role in astronomy outreach