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Just want to throw this out there: An unconference on Science Communication (actually, a Jamboree for the Science Scouts?)

By worldsfair on July 30, 2008.

Would appreciate it if you could pass this on somehow?

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Yes, yes, yes! And badges too? Right? There will be badges?

OK, I'll come to Vancouver for this if you come to RTP in January (that's the renamed Third Science Blogging Conference). Well, if I can, I'll come to Vancouver any time for any reason or no reason at all...

This would be pretty great. Presumably, you'd try to attract everything from academics, to bloggers, to journalists, to radio, TV, theatre, etc, etc - as wide a spectrum as possible. This way, the unconference aspect might have some really interesting dynamics.

What's a science scout?

I would love to if there is funding to pay for flights. I'm happy to cover everything while there. I'd love to give a talk, moderate a session, man the keg or whatever.

Is there a specific focus within science communication? Any (un)conference that highlights science communication is a good thing.

Yay jamboree! Science Scouts forever (btw, in case, you didn't notice, but I think this is a great idea)