Symposium on Science Communication and Public Engagement
September 11, 2026
5th floor, O'Connor Building
12:00 p.m. - Welcome and Introduction
12:20 p.m. - Fireside Chat: What is the Role of the Scientist in Society?
1:00 p.m. - Panel Discussion: Faculty Perspectives on Science Communication and Public Engagement
2:00 p.m. - Workshop: Incorporating Broader Impacts into Your Grant Proposal
3:00 p.m. - Panel Discussion: SciComm Superstars
4:00 p.m. - Keynote Speaker: Kelly Weinersmith
5:00 p.m. - Reception
Rice Science Café
Thursday, September 10: Julia Morgan, Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences
Thursday, October 29: Andrea Rummell, Bioscience
Thursday, November 19: Douglas Natelson, Physics and Astronomy
7:00 p.m.
Drop of the Creator Spirits Co.
10929 Chimney Rock Rd.