The co-holder of the UNESCO-PREV Chair, Marie-Eve Carignan, will take part in a conference entitled “Quand la science rencontre les médias” (When science meets the media) on February 25 at the Université de Sherbrooke.
The proliferation of misinformation and the growing complexity of science are major challenges for scientists, students, researchers and communicators alike.
The Department of Communication, Institut quantique and Centre compétence en recherche plus (CR+) at the Université de Sherbrooke invite you to a panel discussion to find out more about how effective and strategic scientific communication can help tackle these challenges.
When: Tuesday, February 25, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Quantum Institute Atrium (D9, Main Campus), Université de Sherbrooke
Cost: Free admission – open to all
Panelists :
Marine Corniou, Editor-in-Chief, Québec Science
Pre Marie-Ève Carignan, Communications Department
Mélissa Greene, in charge of the science popularization program, Quantum Institute
The conference will also include an in-depth study of media and public perceptions of quantum science and technology in Quebec, presented by :
Marie-Hélène Haeck, consultant and Master’s student in Communications
Moderated by :
Pr Marc D. David, Department of Communication
Karl Thibault, Operations and Succession Development Coordinator, Institut quantique
* Coffee and light snacks will be provided *
This panel discussion is part of a series of events to mark 2025, the United Nations International Year of Quantum Science and Technology.
