KMb Series: Conversation Canada
The Conversation Canada is a daily independent online publication, delivering analysis and explanatory journalism from the academic and research community directly to the public. It’s a not-for-profit collaboration, where professional editors work directly with academics and researchers to publish articles for a wide audience.
Participants are encouraged to bring story ideas to discuss.
Nehal El-Hadi, Interim Editor-in-Chief at the Conversation Canada, will join to explain the mission of The Conversation Canada, give tips on how to pitch a really great story idea, and talk through the impacts of amplifying your work.
Dr. Sheri Madigan, clinical psychologist and Canada Research Chair in Determinants of Child Development, frequently publishes with the Conversation Canada. She will share her perspective on pitching, writing, and impacts.
The University of Calgary is a founding member of The Conversation Canada.
This workshop is open to any UCalgary researcher or academic, postdoc, masters or PhD candidate.
Facilitators
Dr. Nehal El-Hadi is a writer, producer and researcher. She has a background in science and environmental journalism, and holds a PhD in Planning from the University of Toronto.
Dr. Sheri Madigan is an Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Determinants of Child Development at the University of Calgary and the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute. Dr. Madigan's research is primarily focused on understanding how early experiences can help and/or hinder children’s early learning environments. She has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles describing innovative methods and approaches to understanding determinants of child development. She is passionate about disseminating research to those interacting with children and youth, and regularly give presentations to parents, caregivers, educators, and health practitioners on central determinants of child and youth development.
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