Calendar
The Science of Communications
Connecting Researchers & Practitioners
A Workshop for Risk & Crisis Communicators
Monday, February 23, 2009
Meydenbauer Convention Center, Bellevue, Washington
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Who should attend: Government communications officials, members of the media, first responders, scientists and other professionals with a role in risk or crisis communications.
What actually happens in someone’s mind when they have to evacuate a burning building, are told to shelter in place while authorities check out a suspicious package, or hear rumors of a dangerous chemical or biological agent release? What triggers the ‘fight or flight’ response? To whom do they listen in an emergency situation? How do they react in a true crisis?
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has sponsored studies at Universities, laboratories and industry to examine how people react to worrisome messages, news and in crisis situations.
NAGC and DHS will hold a full-day workshop in conjunction with the 2009 Homeland Security S&T Stakeholders Conference West, to focus on the science behind people’s reactions and how communicators can evaluate the effectiveness of what they say and how they say it in crisis situations, and how to reach people who may be in panic mode.
2009 NAGC Communications School
April 22-24, 2009
International Plaza Resort & Spa
Orlando, Florida
To request a calendar listing for an event of interest to government communicators, please e-mail the NAGC Web Site Content Manager.
Grant Writing Boot Camp
A Homeland Defense Journal Training Workshop
Dates/Locations Offered:
Dec. 2-3, 2008, Scottsdale, AZ
The Grant Writing Bootcamp covers the essential grant seeking and grant writing strategies and skills required to successfully submit competitive corporate and foundation proposals, as well as state and federal applications for funding considerations. Emphasis is placed on researching and writing. This course includes everything from learning grant-related terminology to learning how to conduct funding searches, to actually writing the critical, high point review sections of a sure to win grant application/proposal. Bring "real" project ideas and supporting documentation to complete 95% of your proposal narrative on-site.
Social Media for Government Conference
How To Engage Your Employees And Citizens By Using Blogging, Podcasting And The Latest Web 2.0 Technologies To Drive Communication Results
December 8-11, 2008
Washington, DC
This event is supported by NAGC. Mention NAGC to receive a $200 discount.
Attend this conference to learn how to capture the power of social media in your organization, along with helpful tools, tips and techniques to get started. You will hear practical advice, firsthand, from leading government agencies and organizations on how to how to engage your employees and citizens by using social media. Learn more →
2009
The Year of Science 2009
12 months of activities celebrating science and highlighting the value of science to society. Local and national events will be registered in the Coalition on the Public Understanding of Science (COPUS) Web site's publicly searchable database of events & programs.
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NABSHOW 2009
National Association of Broadcasters
April 18-23, 2009
Las Vegas, NV
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Adobe Events
Adobe, a contributing sponsor of the NAGC 2007 Communications School, offers conferences, tradeshows, e-seminars, on-demand seminars, and more. Learn more →