Saturday, 02 Jun 2012
GPSSA Conference
"Between Scientists & Citizens: Assessing Expertise In Policy Controversies," a conference to embrace work on expertise in policy controversies from across the disciplines focused on argumentation, reasoning, rhetoric, communication and deliberation. Keynotes by Sally Jackson, University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana; and Massimo Pigliucci, Lehman College, Bronx, N.Y.
Willow Trellis Workshop
Create your own trellis from willow with artists Pam Dennis and Ryk Weiss. Participants will get an opportunity to artfully construct a trellis perfect for vining and climbing plants. All materials will be provided and no previous experience is necessary. Participants need to bring a small bow saw, sharp anvil pruning shears, small hammer and wire cutters. Pre-registration with pre-payment by Thursday, May 31 is required.
Black Box Arguments and Accountability of Experts to the Public
Sally Jackson is a professor of communication and former CIO at the University of Illinois. Winner of numerous awards in the communication and argumentation fields, she focuses on the design and engineering of processes to promote effective communication in complex situations. GPSSA Conference keynote address.