How do you respond to an online scientific misconception? The internet is full of opinions and counter-opinions. We kept coming up with new dilemmas revolving around online responses. http://bit.ly/17rkYLL for the pre-event description.

Storified by ScienceOnlineVanc · Wed, Apr 10 2013 16:51:50

Good preparatory reading for tonight's @sciovan: scienceblogs.com/aetiology/2013… #sciovan (article by @aetiology)

— Cath Ennis · Tue, Apr 09 2013 11:07:37

@genegeek @sciovan Argh just realized that I have one more class to go to for my social media course! No meeting tomorrow :(

— Theresa Liao · Mon, Apr 08 2013 18:07:51

@genegeek I can't make it this evening but hope to follow the live tweeting for tonight's @sciovan.

— Marina M · Tue, Apr 09 2013 17:57:36

We start with @genegeek talking about her experiences as a scientist listening to friends making non-scientific claims, what do you do?

— ScienceOnlineVanc · Tue, Apr 09 2013 19:10:30

@sciovan @genegeek Toughest is when friends *believe* they're being scientific. Calling them on it requires serious (&careful) explanation.

— Sarah Boon · Tue, Apr 09 2013 19:17:03

We're starting with Sarah Palin "because it's easy" @genegeek @sciovan #sciovan

— Cath Ennis · Tue, Apr 09 2013 19:11:56

Watching video responses to Sarah Palin's claim that fruit fly research has nothing to do with public good. youtube.com/watch?feature=…

— ScienceOnlineVanc · Tue, Apr 09 2013 19:13:50

@sciovan when discussing controversial topics, when do you respond, and when do you ignore (or do you?) When to draw the line and walk away?

— Theresa Liao · Tue, Apr 09 2013 19:33:03

when discussing a controversial topic online being condescending or sarcastic is probably not the way to go - even if it's comedic

— ScienceOnlineVanc · Tue, Apr 09 2013 19:22:42

As a scientist in the public you don't want to be a know-it-all, but don't want to appear unsure. It's important to find a balance.

— ScienceOnlineVanc · Tue, Apr 09 2013 19:37:09

Art and science are often considered unrelated; art is seen as creative and emotional whereas science is logical and rational. However, are science and art that different? When communicating scientific ideas, what are the boundaries?

Storified by ScienceOnlineVanc · Mon, Mar 18 2013 14:28:10

Excited for @sciovan tonight - Arts & Science: contradictory or complimentary http://vancouver.scienceonline.com/2013/02/26/science-and-arts-march-12th/ cc @AnneSteino @susanmvickers

— genegeek · Tue, Mar 12 2013 09:42:26

Lovin' the new website @sciovan. Can't make it out tonight, but will follow on #twitter. So tweet lots! http://ow.ly/iQhBE

— Sarah Chow · Tue, Mar 12 2013 17:16:44

Our Arts & Science discussion is starting with a tour of Springs, Sprockets & Pulliea exhibition

— ScienceOnlineVanc · Tue, Mar 12 2013 19:08:49

This month's @sciovan is about the intersection of art & science. We're getting an after-hours tour of Science World! http://pic.twitter.com/wVCJXTRUJT · Cath Ennis

All the geeks are like kids in a candy store! @sciovan http://pic.twitter.com/b5n3mYWmV4 · Cath Ennis

Exhibit seems to be about discovery - and also consumption. Might have seemed more about consumption in art museum instead of sci museum

— ScienceOnlineVanc · Tue, Mar 12 2013 19:48:37

Brian suggests that exhibit would be same in science and art if not presented with commentary

— ScienceOnlineVanc · Tue, Mar 12 2013 19:49:24

Messaging: what was the artist thinking? Also, amazed at how I'm thinking differently...

— ScienceOnlineVanc · Tue, Mar 12 2013 19:50:50

Does the art dilute the science mechanisms in the Springs, Sprockets, and Pulleys exhibit?

— ScienceOnlineVanc · Tue, Mar 12 2013 19:51:31

Theresa says exhibit is more appealing not because art but because every day objects and relate to the science (emotional connection?)

— ScienceOnlineVanc · Tue, Mar 12 2013 19:52:22

Great to use simple machines in anatomical context because that is how your body works - and making Natasha think

— ScienceOnlineVanc · Tue, Mar 12 2013 19:53:11

Surprise element to the exhibit and that helps understand science and that you're never sure what will happen

— ScienceOnlineVanc · Tue, Mar 12 2013 19:53:41

What do think of the names? Creativity in Motion sounds artsy whereas Springs, Sprockets, & Pulleys seems more science-y

— ScienceOnlineVanc · Tue, Mar 12 2013 19:55:56

@sciovan CIM seems too vague and bit pretentious. SSP just sounds like a hardware store. Springs, Sprockets, & Surprises?

— Raymond K Nakamura · Wed, Mar 13 2013 11:03:52

Creativity is the underpinning of science so @meganbarkerase surprised that people are calling 'creativity' artsy

— ScienceOnlineVanc · Tue, Mar 12 2013 19:56:29

@meganbarkerase I think it is more the phrase 'creativity in motion' not just the word of creativity

— ScienceOnlineVanc · Tue, Mar 12 2013 19:56:58

Communications person suggests that the artsy name might be trying to bring in new art audiences

— ScienceOnlineVanc · Tue, Mar 12 2013 19:58:16

We partnered with Science World to bring you local scientists and researchers discussing how research up north tells us about the impact it has on us down "south".

Storified by ScienceOnlineVanc · Tue, Oct 23 2012 11:32:31

Fun times! RT @sciovan: Join us to discuss science in Canada's North on Oct. 20 http://bit.ly/Qi0lIg

— SBN · Sun, Oct 14 2012 19:28:48

Just updated October: Science Around Vancouver. #ScioVan happening on Oct 20 as well as a fungi tour at #UBC. http://ow.ly/euD3W

— Sarah Chow · Mon, Oct 15 2012 12:05:52

Hope people can make it RT @sciovan: Updated the info on Sat's event: http://bit.ly/Qi0lIg Science in the North with yummy catering #sciovan

— genegeek · Tue, Oct 16 2012 21:23:13

RT @genegeek: Hope people can make it RT @sciovan: Updated the info on Sat's event: http://bit.ly/Qi0lIg Science in the North with yummy catering #sciovan

— Bora Zivkovic · Tue, Oct 16 2012 21:23:58

RT @sswchow: Just updated October: Science Around Vancouver. #ScioVan happening on Oct 20 as well as a fungi tour at #UBC. http://ow.ly/euD3W

— ebbandflo · Wed, Oct 17 2012 12:07:21

Join @scienceworldca's Cafe Sci and @sciovan to discuss science in Canada's North on Oct. 20 http://bit.ly/Qi0lIg

— Cafe Scientifique · Wed, Oct 17 2012 12:56:05

"Science in Canada's North" Really wish I cld attend this @sciovan event Oct. 20. Vancouver friends, def check it out! http://bit.ly/WotPKn

— marieclaire shanahan · Wed, Oct 17 2012 12:58:40

RT @sciovan: Join us to discuss science in Canada's North on Oct. 20 http://bit.ly/Qi0lIg

— David Ng · Wed, Oct 17 2012 13:02:52

@agathajaseem are you coming to #sciovan this Saturday?

— Anne Steinø · Wed, Oct 17 2012 14:34:36

RT @CafeSciVan: Join @scienceworldca's Cafe Sci and @sciovan to discuss science in Canada's North on Oct. 20 http://bit.ly/Qi0lIg

— ScienceOnlineVanc · Wed, Oct 17 2012 12:56:42

#sciovan latest Science Online meeting @ Science World on Saturday! http://bit.ly/Vb8FdM

— Jane O'Hara · Thu, Oct 18 2012 17:22:04

Hope to make it (have cold) RT @sciovan: Excited that @lisasj is moderating tonight's event: Science in Canada's North http://bit.ly/Qi0lIg

— genegeek · Sat, Oct 20 2012 11:02:49

Looking forward to #sciovan tonight: Science in Canada's North. Moderating @lisasj

— Sarah Chow · Sat, Oct 20 2012 13:09:42

RT @sswchow: Looking forward to #sciovan tonight: Science in Canada's North. Moderating @lisasj

— Jane O'Hara · Sat, Oct 20 2012 13:16:33

Setting up for tonight's #sciovan. Spiffy set up tonight & food hasn't arrived yet http://pic.twitter.com/YIq5crNl · genegeek

Another view of set up for tonight's #sciovan. It's going to be great! http://pic.twitter.com/xqMrWgIa · genegeek

RT @sswchow: Looking forward to #sciovan tonight: Science in Canada's North. Moderating @lisasj

— Lisa Johnson · Sat, Oct 20 2012 17:40:46

RT @sswchow: Looking forward to #sciovan tonight: Science in Canada's North. Moderating @lisasj

— DPI Territorial · Sat, Oct 20 2012 17:52:31

You have an issue you’re passionate about – and you know all the information to back it up – but how do you convey that message to an audience that will promote action? You might need different goals and messages for government officials, funders, or even family and friends.

Storified by ScienceOnlineVanc · Sun, Sep 23 2012 21:33:55

Will be leading a discussion on Writing for Action at #sciovan this Thursday. Out of town? Catch the webcast! #scicomm http://bit.ly/QAJ8LL

— Andy Torr · Tue, Sep 18 2012 15:51:05

Guess what's happening tonight? #ScioVan! YAY!

— Sarah Chow · Thu, Sep 20 2012 08:55:41

Going to #ScioVan tonight! http://scienceonlinevancouver.com/events/2012/09/writing-for-action/ #scicomm

— Agatha Jassem · Thu, Sep 20 2012 12:30:58

Wow: #sosea, #sonyc, #sciovan... Lots of livestreams to catch later! #embarrassmentofriches

— Jen Davison · Thu, Sep 20 2012 16:09:56

@jenedavison See you on the backchannel! Hope you enjoy #sciovan tonight.

— Andy Torr · Thu, Sep 20 2012 16:14:55

Nothing says "GEEK!" quite like sitting outside the locked doors of ScienceWorld, waiting for it to open #sciovan

— Cath Ennis · Thu, Sep 20 2012 18:27:57

Or just awesome! MT @enniscath: Nothing says "GEEK!" like sitting outside locked doors of ScienceWorld, waiting for it to open #sciovan

— ScienceOnlineVanc · Thu, Sep 20 2012 19:08:17

Science, I love you. #sciovan http://instagr.am/p/P0bJmZKV2t/ · ctrlaltaira

#scioVAN http://bit.ly/PFem31 and #soSEA http://bit.ly/PFeoYA both livestreaming now. #scio13

— ScienceOnline · Thu, Sep 20 2012 18:46:14

Is at #sciovan

— Tyler Nelson · Thu, Sep 20 2012 18:37:11

@AndyGTorr good luck, have fun! #sciovan

— Jen Davison · Thu, Sep 20 2012 19:06:45

.@sciovan about to start #sciovan

— Scott Chamberlain · Thu, Sep 20 2012 19:02:27

I'll be tweeting tonight for @sciovan Check out the live stream http://bit.ly/Uvt9QQ or hashtag #sciovan

— genegeek · Thu, Sep 20 2012 19:13:46

#sciovan now has beer. Cheers! — Drinking a Pale Ale by @okanaganspring at @scienceworldca — http://untp.it/OI4VD9

— Cath Ennis · Thu, Sep 20 2012 19:04:11

Escape from the Ivory Tower is highly recommended by @AndyGTorr at the beginning of the today's session #sciovan

— ScienceOnlineVanc · Thu, Sep 20 2012 19:09:28

Exposed. Transparent. Nude. All adjectives that should describe access to scientific journal articles, but currently, that’s not the case. The research paid by our Canadian taxpayer dollars is locked behind doors. The only way to access these articles is money, and lots of it!

Storified by ScienceOnlineVanc · Thu, Jun 21 2012 17:36:47

RT @scio13: RT @sswchow: Who's speaking at #SoVan for #openaccess check out: http://ow.ly/bvq1O @researchremix

— Bora Zivkovic · Tue, Jun 12 2012 06:37:17

Tonight's the night to get naked w science: @scioVan is all about #openaccess. Join us (if you dare!) http://ow.ly/1NCJnS #scioVan

— Peter Newbury · Tue, Jun 12 2012 09:15:16

The case for #openaccess publishing in a single, simple equation http://bit.ly/KPOcvT & just in time for #sovan via @pknoepfler #openscience

— Open Science Fedn · Tue, Jun 12 2012 16:03:35

Coming to Naked Science at @scienceworldca? Mingling w drinks at 6:30p. Science, yes. Naked, no: too cold and rainy :( #scioVan #openaccess

— ScienceOnlineVanc · Tue, Jun 12 2012 18:00:59

Heading to another @sciovan event at Science World. Discussion will be centered on "open access" for scientific research. #soVan

— Chad Atkins · Tue, Jun 12 2012 18:37:39

Science? Socializing? Beer? Looking forward to my first #soVan.

— Amanda Yu · Tue, Jun 12 2012 18:39:21

@chemchad @amanda_y Glad you're on your way. The bee--, erm, drinks are cold! C U soon. #SoVan

— ScienceOnlineVanc · Tue, Jun 12 2012 18:42:58

Forces for #openacces gathering @scienceworldca for Naked Science. Livestream at http://tinyurl.com/crdhblh hashtag #SoVan

— ScienceOnlineVanc · Tue, Jun 12 2012 18:51:24

Getting ready for tonight's #sciovan event. People are starting to arrive...

— genegeek · Tue, Jun 12 2012 18:47:04

Been neglecting my twitter lately, but sitting at #scioVan i feel obligated to make a shout out.

— Michael Hiatt · Tue, Jun 12 2012 18:51:32

Looking forward to discussions on Open Access/ open science. #scioVan

— Michael Hiatt · Tue, Jun 12 2012 18:57:41

Science Online Vancouver, Open Access edition, starting in a few minutes. Wine! Science! People who follow each other on twitter! #sciovan

— Heather Piwowar · Tue, Jun 12 2012 19:00:10

First time at #scioVan. Excited for the panel on open access.

— ctrlaltaira · Tue, Jun 12 2012 19:03:02

Great to see 25 people at tonight's event! #sciovan

— ScienceOnlineVanc · Tue, Jun 12 2012 19:47:12

@genegeek sorry but will miss #sovan - @VancouverAqua Springer fest this pm; want to remember happy vol work, celebrate 10y in the wild :)

— ebbandflo · Tue, Jun 12 2012 09:32:53

@lisasj Sorry you can't join us. If your mtg starts later or finishes early, you can check the @sciovan livestream. cc @genegeek #ScioVan

— Peter Newbury · Tue, Jun 12 2012 14:02:17

@sciovan Ahhh I wanted to make this event so badly but I am deadline-laden tonight! Hope it is amazing. #scioVan

— Michelle S Reid · Tue, Jun 12 2012 18:08:28

Crap, totally would have gone to #sciovan tonight if I didn't have my head in the sand

— Scott Chamberlain · Tue, Jun 12 2012 19:14:59

How do you contribute your knowledge and expertise to your community? Social media is supposed to make it easy but how to you pick between Facebook friends, twitter hashtags, google circles, blog posts and countless other online options?

Storified by ScienceOnlineVanc · Fri, May 25 2012 14:31:01

Looking forward to #SoVan tonight where I'll join @raulpacheco to discuss how to make contact in communicating science: http://bit.ly/K0ZKbX

— Eric Michael Johnson · Tue, May 15 2012 13:39:32

Heading to @scienceworldca to help @genegeek and @sswchow set up tonight's #SoVan. Follow #SoVan and livestream if you can't make it :)

— Peter Newbury · Tue, May 15 2012 16:40:29

Puzzle me this: why do we need only 2 chairs for our guests @ericmjohnson @hummingbird604 @primatediaries and @raulpacheco? ^pn #SoVan

— ScienceOnlineVanc · Tue, May 15 2012 17:05:17

If you can't make #SoVan check out the livestream for at http://new.livestream.com/scioWC/sovan2

— Gillian Leigh Dornan · Tue, May 15 2012 18:39:34

Happy science communicators #Scicomm gathering at @scienceworldca for #SoVan. With cold refreshments, too!

— ScienceOnlineVanc · Tue, May 15 2012 18:41:30

The 2nd #soVan event is starting shortly, and what better venue to host it in than @scienceworldca http://pic.twitter.com/5odSn0jv · Chad Atkins

At #SoVan Beer + science = win!

— Mel O'Drama · Tue, May 15 2012 19:02:32

Look what a raffle ticket could win ya! Your own @galileoscopes w tripod & carrying case! #SoVan http://ow.ly/i/D45v

— ScienceOnlineVanc · Tue, May 15 2012 18:56:33

.@ericmjohnson takes the stage at #SoVan. Who as an active blog? "Active" = posted within last week :)

— ScienceOnlineVanc · Tue, May 15 2012 19:06:43

I'm already regretting this RT @sswchow: @genegeek goal is to do a blog post a week. By the end of this #sovan event we will all have goals

— genegeek · Tue, May 15 2012 19:10:23

Needing to maintain reading and writing blog posts - too busy (member of audience) #SoVan - comments to fix the authors' typos (^RPV - LOL)

— Dr Raul Pacheco-Vega · Tue, May 15 2012 19:07:10

@ericmjohnson says that making your science narrative resonate with audiences is the key to making connections. #SoVan

— Chad Atkins · Tue, May 15 2012 19:11:59

Building the conversations are challenging - @EricMJohnson maintains an active discussion on Twitter/email, but reads voraciously #SoVan

— Dr Raul Pacheco-Vega · Tue, May 15 2012 19:07:46

.@lizneeley Good question, Liz - in my case, reading voraciously means at least 10 journal articles a day and at least 10 blog posts #SoVan

— Dr Raul Pacheco-Vega · Tue, May 15 2012 19:10:50

"Voracious" reading, according to @ericmjohnson, means 30-50 articles a day. #SoVan

— ScienceOnlineVanc · Tue, May 15 2012 19:16:11

Practically every day, the internet gives us another option for finding scientific information. More sources publishing more content more frequently! How do we keep up? We used the story of #arseniclife to discuss changing sci com roles.

Storified by ScienceOnlineVanc · Sat, Apr 28 2012 08:53:57

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Local metro paper wrote about #soVAN: http://bit.ly/HOsO2K by @MetroK8 - can't wait to watch livestream tonight! #scio13

— Bora Zivkovic · Thu, Apr 19 2012 09:49:13

Tonight: Love science? Science World has a new event for you: http://ow.ly/aoiGl #SOVan

— Signals · Thu, Apr 19 2012 10:26:39

Excited for Science Online Vancouver tonight :) #SoVan

— Gillian Leigh Dornan · Thu, Apr 19 2012 11:18:47

@polarisdotca Good luck! I'm sure you'll do a great job - try to enjoy it :) #sovan

— Lou Woodley · Thu, Apr 19 2012 15:15:50

Can't come to #soVan tonight? Join us on the web http://www.scienceonlinevancouver.com

— Sarah Chow · Thu, Apr 19 2012 16:59:44

Right, off to @sciovan I go! Excited! Hope they have WiFi at Science World... #soVan

— Cath Ennis · Thu, Apr 19 2012 18:03:11

+1 MT @polarisdotca: Really excited (& nervous) about conducting convo w 50+ ppl, all passionate about #scicomm, at @scioVan tonight #SoVan"

— Sarah Chow · Thu, Apr 19 2012 17:01:34

+1 MT @polarisdotca: Really excited (& nervous) about conducting convo w 50+ ppl, all passionate about #scicomm, at @scioVan tonight #SoVan

— genegeek · Thu, Apr 19 2012 16:04:38

Off to Science Online Vancouver #sovan

— Ian Bushfield · Thu, Apr 19 2012 18:08:49

On my way to Science World, weeee #SoVan

— Gillian Leigh Dornan · Thu, Apr 19 2012 18:22:35

Finished putting together my #SoVan presi 30 min before deadline. Got half an hour to relax, stroll to bus stop. #ahhhh #luxury

— Peter Newbury · Thu, Apr 19 2012 14:46:32