Tam Dalyell Prize nominations
Final call for nominations for the Tam Dalyell Prize for Excellence in Engaging the Public with Science.
The annual prize rewards an individual or group at Edinburgh for work with a focus on science communication.
It is awarded to a current staff member or group that has, in the past 3 years, made an outstanding strategic impact with their science engagement activities and achieved national and/or international recognition for their work.
These activities may include hosting school visits or visiting schools with talks and demonstrations, running workshops, writing or broadcasting about medical/scientific topics etc.
However, their primary objective must have been to enhance public understanding of science.
More information on the prize can be found at the link below:
The prize
The winner will give a high-profile presentation either in the University or as part of the Edinburgh International Science Festival 2018 (to be confirmed).
This will be a key University event. They will also receive an award and a grant of £500 for the winner’s particular science communication activity.
Who can nominate?
Any current member of the University community may nominate. Self-nominations are allowed.
How to nominate:
The relevant Head of School must approve all nominations then passed on to the Head of College for approval by Monday 29 May 2017.
The information required for submission:
- Please submit a brief statement (no more than two A4 pages) that sets out the major impact and/or contribution made by a staff member or group
- A brief statement or other means (feedback from audience/press reports/video/CD for example) evidencing the nominee’s ability to make an effective and positive public presentation.
- Please attach a copy of the nominee’s current curriculum vitae which should detail all relevant science communication activities. (No more than four A4 pages)
For more information contact deepthi.dsw@ed.ac.uk
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