I-RITE is a workshop which gives researchers practice in describing their work to a broad audience. Since 2000, I-RITE has been offered as a partnership between Stanford, Uppsala, and KTH, with researchers participating from institutions throughout Sweden.

Workshop Description

In today's academic and work environments, it is crucial to describe what you do quickly and succinctly to non-specialists. Participants will learn to communicate complex ideas to others through a written statement, oral "elevator talk", and optional five-minute presentation. Completed works can be used in proposals, grant applications, presentations, and informal conversations with professional and personal contacts.

Dates, Location

Göteborg: Thursday 21 April 9.00 – 16.00, and Friday 22 April 9.00 – 12.30. Registration Closed

Please note: Priority is given to those participanting in the International Science Festival 2005. There is no charge for this workshop if you are affiliated with a Swedish university.

Stockholm: Thursday 28 April 1300-1600, and Friday 29 April 0900-1500. Location details will be sent once registration closes.

Registration and Deadlines

Göteborg: 15 April 2005, 1700 your local time.

Stockholm: 25 April 2005, 1700 local time.

Space is limited (first come, first serve), so be sure to submit your application right away. Please direct any questions to the I-RITE Program Director, Carolyn Gale <cgale@stanford.edu>.

Sponsors

The Göteborg seminar is funded by the Swedish Research Council.

The Stockholm workshop is funded by a research grant from the Wallenberg Global Learning Network, the KTH Rektor's Office, and the KTH Unit for Language and Communication.