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#48 The Interactive Conference
February 26, 2010 · 2 Comments
We looked at the increasing focus on interactivity at science and skeptical conferences. Science Online 2010 organizer Bora Zivkovic discusses the evolution of that conference model, and his experience putting together a massive multi-day, participant-driven gathering of scientists and science enthusiasts.
Speaking Up: Skepticamp founderReed Esau talks about the creation of the Skepticamp interactive conference.
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A multi-part questions:
Do either Reed or Bora feel that balancing gender and ethnicity at science- and skepticism-based conferences (speakers and/or attendees) is a serious issue today? What should be expected and is there a ‘standard’ that conferences aspire to that is not well known?
If effort to maintain balance is necessary, how can organizers avoid tokenism?
by Barbara Drescher · on February 26, 2010 at 9:28 am
I think, these meetings are great! However, sometimes I wonder: If everything is “user-driven” – how do you make sure it is not always the “usual suspects” discussing things within their own circles? How do you integrate input from outside the community?
by Seika · on February 26, 2010 at 1:33 pm