GS2018 is a one-day conference that brings together experts from the worlds of science, design, art, theater, and activism to examine new ways of communicating, working and collaborating. Brought to you by Guerilla Science and the Pratt Institute, you'll meet the innovative creators that inspire our unique approach to science communication.
By learning from and working with professionals in different fields, we can ensure that more people from diverse communities are empowered by science.
CHECK-IN & BREAKFAST
This Is How We Touch The World
William Etundi, Jr., You Are So Lucky
Are You Ready to be Radical?
Robyne Walker Murphy,
Groundswell
SELECT A WORKSHOP
Intro to Immersive Theater
Marissa Nielsen-Pincus,
Third Rail Projects
Radical Practice: Critical Questioning through
Creative Mapping
Robyne Walker Murphy,
Groundswell
Branding & Identity: Science Needs a Strategy
Mike Wasilewski, Frank Collective
Funding Science Communication
Moderated by Dr. Bronwyn Bevan
Sonia Epstein, Museum of the Moving Image
Greg Boustead, Simons Foundation
Daniel Wright, Pratt Institute
Choosing Your Medium
Nadja Oertelt, Massive
LUNCH!
Down the Rabbit Hole: Imagination and Research Behind Say Something Bunny
Alison S. M. Kobayashi &
Christopher Allen, Union Docs
How to Get What You Want from Creative People
Bonnie Siegler, Eight and a Half
SELECT A WORKSHOP
Intro to Immersive Theater
Marisa Nielsen-Pincus,
Third Rail Projects
Imagining Utopia
Stephen Duncombe &
Steve Lambert,
Center for Artistic Activism
Crowdfunding with Kickstarter
Julio Terra, Kickstarter
Science Entertainment Pitch Session
Kate Downey, Caveat
Matt Wasowski, Nerd Nite
Nate Dorr, Imagine Science Films
CELEBRATION!
If you’re a scientist looking for innovative ways to communicate the important work you do, this conference is for you.
If you’re a creative professional interested in interacting with scientists, this conference is for you.
If you’re a science communicator who wants to take a critical look at how you connect with your audiences, this conference is for you.