Engineers from across the UK have been challenged by the British Science Association to turn their work into an exciting, eye-catching poster with the support of graphic designers and public engagement specialists.
The posters will be exhibited at the British Science Festival to spark conversation about the implications of engineering in our everyday lives and draw attention to the world-class engineering going on in the UK.
Aims
- To challenge stereotypes around engineering
- To celebrate the contributions made by the diverseUKengineering community to our everyday lives
What’s included
- A one day workshop to develop verbal and visual communication skills, delivered by experienced public engagement experts and graphic designers (refreshments and lunch provided)
- Support and mentoring by public engagement practitioners on the developing of the poster
- 3 day all expenses paid trip to the British Science Festival inAberdeen(travel, accomodation, subsistance)
- Prize money for the 3 best posters, voted for by the public (1st prize: £250, two runners up: £100)
- An extraodinary opportunity to share and discuss your area of expertise face to face with the public and network with engineers, scientists and science communicators from around the UK
Workshops
London: Tuesday 26 June
Aberdeen: Tuesday 3 July
Manchester: Thursday 12 July
British Science Festival: Thursday- Saturday 6-8 September 2012
About the workshops
During the one day workshop the selected engineers will have an overview of public engagement and develop their verbal and visual communication skills.
They will reflect on how their work is relevant to the public and on how to address different audiences (media, students, families, etc).
The engineers will be supported and mentored by
graphic designers and public engagement experts on the development of their poster.
Poster examples
For examples of posters produced through a similar British Science Association scheme, browse our Perspectives Posters
Application is online from 5 April – 16 May 2012.
To apply please visit the British Science Association website.