The Science Media Centre of Canada presents:
An evening with Jay Ingram:The brave new world of science in the media
Tuesday June 21, 6pm-8pm
Hosted by the Vancouver Aquarium, Stanley Park, 845 Avison Way
Fisheries, Fukushima and INSITE. When science meets the headlines the results can be explosive.
Join Jay Ingram, renowned science broadcaster and co-host of Daily Planet, for the Vancouver launch of the Science Media Centre of Canada (SMCC) with an entertaining and engaging look behind the scenes at what shapes the news and influences public policy. Modeled on similar centres in the UK and Australia, SMCC was independently founded in 2009 and is seed-founded by more than 120 public, private and corporate sector charter members. The SMCC’s aim is to help time-crunched journalists by offering informed, accurate and incisive content.
If you are unable to attend, please feel free to refer this invitation to a colleague who might be interested.
Supported by our Platinum Level Patrons: Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation & Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
