ONLINE COURSE: Introduction to the Open Standards for the Practice of Conservation by CWS Admin (25 Feb 2025 21:03 EST)
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Join us for this highly interactive course that explores the philosophy, core principles, and systematic steps of the Open Standards for the Practice of Conservation (Conservation Standards). This live course is built on experiential learning through professionally facilitated, hands-on application in teams. We will work together on real-world case studies provided by fellow students to identify key and desired conservation and human well-being outcomes, develop ecological models, construct situation diagrams, incorporate empirical data, integrate monitoring and adaptive management, and develop effective action plans for our changing world. These skills will not only improve your impact as a conservation practitioner and planner, but also provide invaluable tools for developing grant applications, evaluating project plans, communicating with funders, and integrating stakeholders.
DATES
– Course opens April 7th and closes June 29th
– Live meetings: Wednesdays at 12:30-3:30 ET (April 9 – May 21)
PRICE
Starts at $425 students / $525 professionals (early bird ends March 9th; SAVE $75)
LEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE
https://www.centerforwildlifestudies.org/courses/p/open-standards
Center for Wildlife Studies is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose global mission is to provide accessible environmental education and promote wildlife conservation through science.
ONLINE COURSE: Writing about Research for Impact & Influence by CWS Admin (25 Feb 2025 21:14 EST)
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Effective science communication has long held the power to reshape our world by driving changes in policy and public opinion. As society struggles with pandemic effects, anthropogenic climate change, and dwindling biodiversity, there is an acute need for scientist–communicators who can effectively convey the spectacular power of research to address these obstacles. In this course, early-career researchers will learn skills for high-impact, immediate engagement with readers, including decision-makers, colleagues, and members of the lay public. Unlike traditional writing courses, this course is focused on capturing audience attention in concrete ways that compel action, using common professional formats such as op-eds, memoranda, press releases, one-pagers, and blog entries. The workshop-driven program also includes instruction on publishing mechanics, covering topics such as pitching your work to editors, establishing an online presence, and achieving proficiency with graphic design fundamentals.
DATES:
– Course opens April 1st and closes June 22nd
– Live instruction: Thursdays, April 3rd – May 8th
PRICE:
Starts at $425 students / $525 professionals (early bird ends March 9th; SAVE $75)
LEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE:
https://www.centerforwildlifestudies.org/courses/p/writing-research-impact
Center for Wildlife Studies is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose global mission is to provide accessible environmental education and promote wildlife conservation through science.
ONLINE COURSE: Behavior Change for Sustainable Impact by CWS Admin (25 Feb 2025 21:25 EST)
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SAVE $75! (use CWS75 at checkout)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Are you ready to transform the way you approach environmental conservation? In this course, you’ll bridge the gap between theory and practice, mastering the art and science of effecting behavior change to achieve conservation outcomes.
YOU’LL LEARN TO:
– Strategize: Develop focused behavior change strategies driven by data.
– Market Effectively: Utilize social marketing techniques to promote best practices.
– Understand Your Audience: Analyze target demographics and behavior change stages for more impactful initiatives.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
– Engaging Pre-recorded Lectures: Bring concepts to life with visual and practical examples.
– Interactive Discussions: Share insights and exchange ideas with peers.
– Hands-On Exercises: Translate theory into practice with engaging activities.
– Reflective Practices: Deepen your understanding through group reflections.
– Real-World Case Studies: Draw inspiration from successful conservation stories.
WHY REGISTER?
Equip yourself with the essential skills to drive lasting change and make a significant impact within your conservation projects and communities. Be the catalyst for positive environmental impact!
DATES:
Learn at your own pace with instructor support March 3rd to May 25th
PRICES:
Begins at $500 students / $600 professionals
Center for Wildlife Studies is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose global mission is to provide accessible environmental education and promote wildlife conservation through science.
Live Online course: Introduction to Python, April, 2025 by Soledad De Esteban-Trivigno (26 Feb 2025 07:42 EST)
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Dear colleagues,
Registration is open for the Online course “Introduction to Python”
Dates and schedule: Online live sessions on April 7th, 9th, 11th, 14th, and 16th, 2025; from 13:00 to 16:30 (Madrid time zone).
Complete information and registrations: https://www.transmittingscience.com/courses/statistics-and-bioinformatics/introduction-to-python-for-biology/ or writing to courses@transmittingscience.com
Course Overview:
Python is a user-friendly and powerful programming language commonly used in scientific computing, from simple scripting to large projects. This workshop will provide hands-on practice in a biological context for beginners, with very limited prior programming experience. This course is designed to be very applied, and we will explore Python tools of immediate help to the working scientist.
After completing this course, participants will be able to apply Python programming automation to their own research problems and should be equipped to continue their own Python learning. While this course will focus on data analysis using Python, participants will gain language-agnostic principles of programming, like automation with loops and encapsulation with functions, that will serve as best practices for their scientific computing.
With best regards
Sole
You can see the full list of Transmitting Science upcoming courses here: https://www.transmittingscience.com/courses/
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Soledad De Esteban-Trivigno, PhD
Director
Transmitting Science
Twitter @SoleDeEsteban
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