Dear PSCI-COM list member
A call for papers for the 7th International Conference on
Public Communication of Science and Technology (PCST) has been posted at
www.pcstnetwork.org
The theme of this conference will be “SCIENCE COMMUNICATION IN A DIVERSE
WORLD” to provide a forum for leaders in science communication from around
the globe to interact, with emphasis on enriching exchanges between
developed and developing countries. If you are passionate about engaging the
public in science and technology, or in any way involved in the public
communication of science, this conference is for you.
The conference will be held 5 – 7 December 2002 on the campus of the
University of Cape Town, on the slopes of Table Mountain, with major
environmental and eco-tourism destinations within easy reach.
The deadline for the submission of abstracts is 19 May 2002. More detailed
information about how to submit your abstract and the conference themes and
paper formats is available at www.pcstnetwork.org. Email me at
[log in to unmask] if you want me to E-mail or mail the “call for
papers” to you.
Registration forms and on-line registration will be available via the
conference web site from July 2002, as well as a provisional programme, and
details about accommodation and additional tour options
Registration fees and deadlines for early discounted registrations are
available on the web site, or by contacting me ([log in to unmask]).
CONFERENCE CHAIR
Marina Joubert
Foundation for Education, Science and Technology (FEST)
South Africa
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LATEST UPDATES on the PCST-7 Conference: www.pcstnetwork.org
UNIQUE PRE-CONFERENCE ECLIPSE SAFARI
Among the supplementary tours planned for the meeting is a unique, specially
arranged three-day visit to South Africa’s Kruger National Park, culminating
in an ideal setting for the observation of a total solar eclipse on the
morning of 4 December 2002. Due to very limited availability on this
special eclipse and game-viewing safari, it is essential to respond with
expressions of interest as soon as possible to [log in to unmask] The
eclipse safari will depart from Johannesburg on 1 December 2002 and will
stop to visit several places of interest in the scenic region of Mpumalanga
(Pilgrim's Rest, Bourke's Luck Potholes and the Blyde River Canyon). Days
two and three will include game drives in open safari vehicles in the Kruger
National Park, accompanied by expert field guides and plenty of time to
relax and enjoy the African bush. Following the eclipse on the morning of 4
December, you will fly directly to Cape Town to join the other PCST
delegates. You can also email [log in to unmask] for more information
and cost estimates.
Marina Joubert
Science communication / Foundation for Education, Science and Technology
(FEST)
PO Box 1758, Pretoria, 0001, South Africa
Telephone: +27 12 322-6404 / Telefax: +27 12 320-7803
Email: [log in to unmask] / Cell: 083-409-4254
Read more about FEST at www.scienceinafrica.co.za/fest.htm
Convenor of 7th International Conference on Public Communication of Science
and Technology, Cape Town, December 2002
More information about PCST-7 at www.pcstnetwork.org
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