Webinars

Webinars are programs (generally an hour in length) featuring presentations and discussions by expert panels on a particular subject. Webinars are offered live and OnDemand.

  • Crowdfunding Science: Appealing to the online community for research money
    WEBINAR: Crowdfunding Science: Appealing to the online community for research money
    Tuesday, January 29, 2013 - 12:00 pm EST

    With federal and state funding for science flat or on the downward trend, many young scientists are looking for new ways to support their research. One way is crowdfunding, appealing directly to the public via the Internet for money.  »

  • Hollywood & Science
    WEBINAR: Hollywood & Science: Bringing accurate science to TV and film
    Wednesday, August 29, 2012 - 12:00 pm EDT

    In this hour-long webinar we'll look at some TV and film collaborations that are bringing scientists and Hollywood professionals together in an effort to create programming that is both entertaining and more scientifically accurate. »

  • WEBINAR: Overhauling undergrad education
    Tuesday, April 24, 2012 - 12:00 pm EDT

    Institutions are revamping their undergraduate curriculum to attract, retain, and better prepare students for careers in STEM fields. During this webinar, a panel of educators address three key areas of change: interdisciplinary course work, critical thinking and real-world experience. »

  • WEBINAR: NASA at a turning point
    Tuesday, August 30, 2011 - 12:00 pm EDT

    With the ending of the space shuttle program, NASA faces a new chapter in space exploration. What’s next for human space flight? Will the challenges ahead affect NASA’s image? Will the agency still be able to capture our imagination without an icon like the shuttle? And what potential new scientific discoveries will the now completed International Space Station (ISS) provide us with? »

  • WEBINAR: Webinar explores history's role in science
    Friday, April 1, 2011 - 12:00 pm EDT

    In our first webinar of 2011 titled "Through History's Lens: How history contributes to a better understanding of science," a panel of historians and scientists gives examples of how history has helped our human understanding of the natural world.  »

  • WEBINAR: STEM Education: Fostering future innovators
    Friday, November 19, 2010 - 12:00 pm EST

    During this hour-long webinar we’ll look at three K-12 STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) programs finding ways to grow the next generation of scientists and engineers. »

  • WEBINAR: Election 2010: What do the U.S. mid-term elections mean for science?
    Thursday, November 11, 2010 - 12:00 pm EST

    Join the AAAS Policy Alert team as they bring you their insights on what the election means for science and technology. »

  • WEBINAR: Climate change and the public: Overcoming skepticism after Climategate
    Monday, September 27, 2010 - 8:00 am EDT

    This discussion explores ways the scientific community can combat negative public attitudes toward climate change. Panelists share their best practices for public and media engagement, debate how to respond to critiques, and explore the idea of reframing. »

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