Training
Common Core
Duration : 13 h 30
11 h classroom course
3 h 30 practical work
French / English
The module is available in English and French with an entire part in English, taught by Zrinko Baričević who will also be distance learning.
The most
At the end of the training, you will have a dedicated article, a podcast and a comic strip published on Cortex!
Introduction to Popular Sciencearrow_forward_ios
Program
- adjustWhat is popular science ?
- adjustWhat is this for ?
- adjustWhat is the interest for a researcher to know how to popularize his work ?
- adjustA priori and comparison with scientific publications.
Molecular and Systematic Biologist Engineer
Biologist and founder of Cortex, I created this initiative with the origin of the blog La Laborantine in order to make scientific knowledge accessible to everyone, from the most novice to the most expert.
Targets
- adjustEnable scientists to enhance their work.
- adjustCommunicate between different specialties but also different departments within the same company.
- adjustExperts need to share their knowledge sessions with the general public without their words being distorted.
To know
- Duration : 1h per group
- Materials required : A personal computer with an internet connection.
- Accommodation capacity : 5 or more people. Maximum 15 people per group.
Comics in the service of popularizing sciencearrow_forward_ios
Program
- adjustComic strip
- fiber_manual_recordWhat is it ?
- fiber_manual_recordHow to produce and lay out a comic
- adjustThe place of comics for science popularization
- fiber_manual_recordSummarize your words and make them visually attractive while having confidence and knowledge of your drawing skills
Illustrator and designer
Young freelance graphic designer and illustrator, 26 years old, I am a graduate of Les Gobelins. Passionate about art and creation, I also have an Etsy store where I sell some of my creations.
Targets
- adjustKnow how to compose a board according to the different styles available in the world of comics.
- adjustMatching your ideas and drawing knowledge with your illustration skills.
To know
- Duration : 1h per group
- Materials required : Paper, HB pencil and Faber-Castell inking pen in 0.3 and 0.5.
- Practical work : Work on the different formats of popularization in comics; paper and digital - 2 h
- Optional : Presentation of work in front of editors and illustrators from the Cortex network
The place of popularization in society; problems in sciencearrow_forward_ios
Program
- adjustThe place of science in society
- fiber_manual_recordDifferent media and formats for science
- fiber_manual_recordHow is science popularization perceived ?
- fiber_manual_recordWhat makes popular science interesting for the general public ?
- adjustProblems in science
- fiber_manual_recordPseudo science
- fiber_manual_recordCopywriting
- fiber_manual_recordShortcuts
- fiber_manual_recordEthics
Engineer in biological techniques
With a degree in cellular and molecular biology, I love to put simple words on a subject that seems complicated. And I love even more to succeed in captivating people with these explanations. So I hope I will succeed in piquing your interest through my articles. I am also passionate about baking and archery.
Targets
- adjustKnow how to compose a board according to the different styles available in the world of comics.
- adjustMatching your ideas and drawing knowledge with your illustration skills.
To know
- Duration : 3h per group
- Materials required : A personal computer with an internet connection.
- Accommodation capacity : 5 people or more. 15 people maximum per group.
3D and VR in science popularization; use in business and startuparrow_forward_ios
Program
- adjustAdaptation of dialogue and content
- fiber_manual_recordMethods and tools available and to be used: videos, 2D, 3D, VR
- fiber_manual_recordMaterial
- adjustThe place of science popularization in my company or my startup
- fiber_manual_recordTake into account the business plan to better respond to requests
- fiber_manual_recordTools / techniques to implement
Consultant and trainer for therapeutic molecules Doctor of Pharmacy, Doctor of Science (Biotechnology - Immunology)
Doctor in immunology-biotechnology and pharmacy, with a specialization in pharmaceutical innovation and research. Passionate about innovative drugs, I work as an independent scientific expert for companies developing novel therapeutic formats. Former university hospital assistant at the University of Tours, I taught immunology and biotechnology and worked in the molecular allergology laboratory of the medical biology department of the CHRU.
Targets
- adjustTake into account the needs of the person to adapt its communication.
- adjustKnow how to use different formats and popular science tools within the entrepreneurial world.
To know
- Duration : 3h per group
- Materials required : A personal computer with an internet connection.
- Accommodation capacity : 5 or more people. Maximum 15 people per group.
- Optional practical work : Choose your theme and your words - 1 h
Initiation to managementarrow_forward_ios
Boost your management over time and support your team in its action by creating a climate where everyone finds meaning and pleasure on a daily basis.
Program
- adjustIntroduction to boosting management
- fiber_manual_recordWhat is a good manager ?
- fiber_manual_recordWhat reflexes to develop to have a motivating management ?
- fiber_manual_recordWhat personal actions do you leave with to improve or start your management ?
Sustainable Sourcing Director at L’Oreal
Targets
- adjustIllustrate some key management concepts
- adjustIdentify in a group the key qualities of a good manager
- adjustLocate yourself in these skills and decide on small steps for improvement
To know
- Duration : 3h per group
- Materials required : Pen to fill in post its
- Desired skill : Listening, smiling and in a good mood
- Practical work 1 : Collective intelligence to define the right manager according to the group
- Practical work 2 : Determine each student's personal action plan - 1h30
Training
Parcours Article
Duration : 4 h 00
2 h 00 classroom course
2 h 00 practical work
French / English
The module is available in English and French with an entire part in English, taught by Zrinko Baričević who will also be distance learning.
The most
At the end of the training, you will have a dedicated article, a podcast and a comic strip published on Cortex!
Articles; primary and secondary sources, different writings, doubts and questionsarrow_forward_ios
Program
- adjustArticle
- fiber_manual_recordWhat is a good article ?
- fiber_manual_recordRecognize and analyze speed reading structure and mode
- fiber_manual_recordWhat is the use of producing a popularization article ?
- adjustPrimary and secondary sources of information
- fiber_manual_recordDistinguishing between personal and impersonal writing
- fiber_manual_recordSort the quantity without forgetting anything
- adjustQuestions, provocation and doubts
- fiber_manual_recordUse popular science without it becoming an enemy
Research Assistant and PhD at Department of Biotechnology
As a PhD student in biotechnology, I am intrigued by the nervous system. I have a particular affinity towards developmental neurology, and want to understand how such complex structures like the brain can exist, and how they fail to function with or without morning coffee.
Targets
- adjustTeaching the different writing styles used to write an article, aimed at different groups of people (general public, scientists, children, people with disabilities).
- adjustStudents will learn about primaries and secondaries sources of information , their value and implementation, the difference between personal and impersonal writing, and how to handle feedback from an ever-demanding audience.
To know
- Important : Only in English and online
- Duration : 4h per group
- Materials required : A personal computer with an internet connection for videoconferencing.
- Accommodation capacity : 5 people or more. 15 people maximum per group.
- Practical work : Writing an article - 2 h
Training
Podcast course
Duration : 5 h 00
30 min classroom course
4 h 30 practical work
French / English
The module is available in English and French with an entire part in English, taught by Zrinko Baričević who will also be distance learning.
The most
At the end of the training, you will have a dedicated article, a podcast and a comic strip published on Cortex!
Formats of popular sciencearrow_forward_ios
Program
- adjustThe popular science formats
- fiber_manual_recordPodcasts: what are they ? The different existing types and their interest
- adjustOptional:
- fiber_manual_recordVideos: the place of video in popularizing science, the different formats, first tools
- fiber_manual_recordPoster and infographics: questions to ask, text technology, the power of images and their design.
- fiber_manual_recordOnline tools: fun fact, tweet, rules and analysis tools.
Molecular and Systematic Biologist Engineer
Biologist and founder of Cortex, I created this initiative with the origin of the blog La Laborantine in order to make scientific knowledge accessible to everyone, from the most novice to the most expert.
Targets
- adjustEnable scientists to enhance their work
- adjustCommunicate between different specialties but also different departments within the same company.
- adjustExperts need to share their knowledge with the general public without their words being distorted.
To know
- Duration : 2h per group
- Materials required : A personal computer with an internet connection.
- Accommodation capacity : 5 or more people. Maximum 15 people per group.
- Practical work : Writing scientific content for different formats - 1h 30
Podcast production and studio recordingarrow_forward_ios
Program
- adjustRecording and presentation of material with settings
- adjustPostproduction and sound design
- adjustGroup Interaction Work
Sound engineer
Sound technician and musician. Amateur of science of all kinds, I support this project and bring my knowledge to it for the composition / recording of musical content.
Targets
- adjustLearn the basics of voice recording a podcast.
- adjustTeamwork from an established script.
- adjustHave your own podcast at the end of the session.
To know
- Duration : 3h per group
- Materials required : A personal computer with an internet connection.
- Accommodation capacity : 4 people maximum per group.
- Prerequisite 1 : Podcast script ready.
- Prerequisites 2 : Preparing for working group roles.
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