Academic and Scholarly Events

  • 4/3 Plant Science Seminar - Science Communication

    Communicating Contentious Issues with a Concerned Public - Focus on Biotechnology

    Dr. Kevin M. Folta

    Professor and Chairman

    Horticultural Sciences Department

    University of Florida

     

    Monday, April 3, 2017 

    1 – 3 PM

    University of Connecticut, Dodd Konover Auditorium

    Dr. Folta has been involved with various aspects of science communication, with a particular emphasis on biotechnology. You can learn more about Dr. Folta’s communication outreach on his podcast series, Talking Biotech (talkingbiotechpodcast.com), and on his blog (kfolta.blogspot.com) or follow him on Twitter @kevinfolta .

    Please contact Julia Kuzovkina (jkuzovkina@uconn.edu) or Gerry Berkowitz (gerald.berkowitz@uconn.edu) with questions about the event.

    Sponsored by:

    UCONN Early College Experience &

                                                                      Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture

    For more information, contact: Julia Kuzovkina at jkuzovkina@uconn.edu