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SkeptiCamp Ottawa 2010

2010-09-08T21:18:32Z

List of Scheduled Talks:

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-	2:00 PM - 2:15 PM: Brad Leclerc - Unraveling String Theory – How the popularity of a scientific idea can lead us astray.	+	2:00 PM - 2:15 PM: Brad Leclerc - [[User_talk:BradLeclerc\|Unraveling String Theory – How the popularity of a scientific idea can lead us astray.]]

User talk:BradLeclerc

2010-09-08T21:14:11Z

Created page with 'Unraveling String Theory – How the popularity of a scientific idea can lead us astray. == DETAILS COMING SOON. =='

New page

Unraveling String Theory – How the popularity of a scientific idea can lead us astray.

== DETAILS COMING SOON. ==

SkeptiCamp Ottawa 2010

2010-09-08T21:02:49Z

List of Scheduled Talks:

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	==List of Scheduled Talks ==		==List of Scheduled Talks ==

-	1:00 PM: Jonathan Abrams - It Came Out Of The Sky One Day (And Into The Ottawa River) - A recounting of the 2009 "Ottawa River Incident"	+	1:00 PM - 1:15 PM: Jonathan Abrams - It Came Out Of The Sky One Day (And Into The Ottawa River) - A recounting of the 2009 "Ottawa River Incident"

-	1:30 PM: ~~Dina Tsirlin - TBD~~	+	1:15 PM - 1:30 PM: You?

-	1:45 PM: ~~Elan Dubrofsky~~ - TBD	+	1:30 PM - 1:45 PM: Dina Tsirlin - TBD

-	2:00 PM: Brad Leclerc - Unraveling String Theory – How the popularity of a scientific idea can lead us astray.	+	1:45 PM - 2:00 PM: Elan Dubrofsky - TBD
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		+	2:00 PM - 2:15 PM: Brad Leclerc - Unraveling String Theory – How the popularity of a scientific idea can lead us astray.

SkeptiCamp Ottawa 2010

2010-09-08T20:56:59Z

List of Scheduled Talks:

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SkeptiCamp Ottawa 2010

2010-09-08T19:50:54Z

List of Scheduled Talks:

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		+	1:30 PM: Dina Tsirlin - TBD
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		+	1:45 PM: Elan Dubrofsky - TBD

SkeptiCamp Ottawa 2010

2010-09-08T19:14:39Z

How do I give a talk?:

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	Send an email to event organizers at [mailto:skepticamp@ottawaskeptics.org/ this email address] with your name and information about what you plan to give a talk about.		Send an email to event organizers at [mailto:skepticamp@ottawaskeptics.org/ this email address] with your name and information about what you plan to give a talk about.
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		+	Please don't choose a topic that's too similar to a topic already chosen.
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		+	You talk should optimally be 15 minutes, no more than 30. Be prepared to answer questions.
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		+	Note: A projector, speakers, and a computer with Powerpoint will be provided. Bring your presentation on a USB stick.

	==List of Scheduled Talks ==		==List of Scheduled Talks ==

	1:00 PM: Jonathan Abrams - It Came Out Of The Sky One Day (And Into The Ottawa River) - A recounting of the 2009 "Ottawa River Incident"		1:00 PM: Jonathan Abrams - It Came Out Of The Sky One Day (And Into The Ottawa River) - A recounting of the 2009 "Ottawa River Incident"

SkeptiCamp Colorado 2010

2010-09-08T19:02:51Z

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	# Jenn Roche		# Jenn Roche
	# Jeff Davis		# Jeff Davis
-	# ~~Star Maez - [http://thekillingcurse.tumblr.com My Tumblr]~~ (~~blog), [http://twitter.com/thekillingcure @thekillingcurse] (twitter~~)	+	# (removed by request)
	# Amanda Parry - [http://www.facebook.com/ibaapzo Facebook], [http://www.youtube.com/ibaapzo Youtube]		# Amanda Parry - [http://www.facebook.com/ibaapzo Facebook], [http://www.youtube.com/ibaapzo Youtube]
	# Terra Yost		# Terra Yost

SkeptiCamp Ottawa 2010

2010-09-08T18:55:10Z

Who's running this?:

New page

== What is it? ==

It will be an all day event where local skeptics will give short 15 minute talks about cool skepticism related topics. Anyone can give a talk, just follow the instructions below to learn how.

== When is it? ==

October 23, 2010 (It's a Saturday). Exact times TBA

== Where is it? ==

Carleton University, exact location TBA

== How Much Will It Cost ==

There is no cost to attend. Carleton University also provides free parking on Saturdays. Food will not be provided, so either pack a lunch or be prepared to buy food on campus.

== Who's running this? ==

The Ottawa Skeptics, a local grassroots skeptics organization, is spearheading this event. You can see their website [http://www.ottawaskeptics.org/ here] and contact them [http://www.ottawaskeptics.org/contact-us/ here]

== How do I find out the latest news about the event? ==

You can keep coming back to this page or you can follow [http://www.twitter.com/OTTSkepticamp/ OTTSkepticamp] on twitter. Twitter is free, and can be set to send you a text message whenever there is new info posted by the [http://www.twitter.com/OTTSkepticamp/ OTTSkepticamp] account.

== How do I give a talk? ==

Send an email to event organizers at [mailto:skepticamp@ottawaskeptics.org/ this email address] with your name and information about what you plan to give a talk about.

==List of Scheduled Talks ==

1:00 PM: Jonathan Abrams - It Came Out Of The Sky One Day (And Into The Ottawa River) - A recounting of the 2009 "Ottawa River Incident"

User:BradLeclerc

2010-09-08T02:23:19Z

New user account

New page

SkeptiCamp Winnipeg

2010-09-07T18:16:16Z

Participants:

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	\| Global Warming		\| Global Warming
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-	\|}	+	\|-
		+	\| Tessa Vanderhart
		+	\| Copy editor, community radio maker, occasional freelance writer.
		+	\| onegreatcity.tumblr.com, onegreatcity.ca
		+	\| How the media distorts facts and makes people stupid (and the ways they try not to, but legally must)
		+	\| 15 minutes? I could also help with something else!
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		+	}

	= Contact =		= Contact =

User:JonA

2010-09-07T15:51:15Z

New user account

New page

SkeptiCamp Toronto

2010-09-07T13:21:00Z

When and where is the event?: -> Updated to reflect that the event will be occuring on October 23; not November 6.

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	== When and where is the event? ==		== When and where is the event? ==

-	''When'': ~~TBA, tentatively looking at~~ Saturday ~~Nov 6~~<br>	+	''When'': Saturday, October 23, 2010<br>
	''Where'': TBA, likely in Toronto proper		''Where'': TBA, likely in Toronto proper

SkeptiCamp Winnipeg

2010-09-03T16:56:28Z

Participants:

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	\| Gem Newman		\| Gem Newman
-	\| ~~Organiser,~~ Winnipeg Skeptics	+	\| Winnipeg Skeptics (Organiser)
	\| http://www.startleddisbelief.com/		\| http://www.startleddisbelief.com/
	\| The Pleasure of Figuring Things Out (Tentative)		\| The Pleasure of Figuring Things Out (Tentative)
	\| 20 minutes		\| 20 minutes
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-	~~\| Laura Creek Newman~~
-	~~\| Graduated Dietitian, Dietitians of Canada~~
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	\|-		\|-
	\| Jeffrey Olsson		\| Jeffrey Olsson
-	\| ~~President,~~ Humanist Association of Manitoba	+	\| Humanist Association of Manitoba (President)
	\| http://jeffolsson.blogspot.com/		\| http://jeffolsson.blogspot.com/
	\| How Do We Know Anything?		\| How Do We Know Anything?
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		+	\|-
		+	\| Laura Creek Newman
		+	\| Dietitians of Canada (Graduated Dietitian)
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		+	\| Something relating to nutrition, I'd imagine...
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	\|-		\|-

SkeptiCamp Winnipeg

2010-09-03T01:42:16Z

Participants:

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	\| Leslie Saunders		\| Leslie Saunders
	\| Winnipeg Skeptics		\| Winnipeg Skeptics
-	\|	+	\| http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=100000070675809
-	\|	+	\| it's between how to become a psycic, the science behind futurama, How to fake a UFO picture (this one would be more of a workshop) let me know what you want to hear about!
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Tips

2010-09-02T17:45:33Z

Tip list:

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	# TIP even with a primarily goal of sharing knowledge within a community, nothing prevents you from inviting local scientists and academics.		# TIP even with a primarily goal of sharing knowledge within a community, nothing prevents you from inviting local scientists and academics.
	# TIP if you could not find a sponsor but still wish to offer t-shirts, consider having an option to pay for one during registration.		# TIP if you could not find a sponsor but still wish to offer t-shirts, consider having an option to pay for one during registration.
-	# TIP if you aren't giving a talk, plan on ~~doing~~ one at the next ~~event. First-time speakers are strongly encouraged~~.	+	# TIP if you aren't giving a talk at your coming event, plan on offering one at the next one.
	# INSIGHT "This Is Not Your Grandma's Conference" by Jeff Hurt (2010) http://experiente4blog.com/2010/06/21/this-is-not-your-grandmas-conference-conference-2-0-education/		# INSIGHT "This Is Not Your Grandma's Conference" by Jeff Hurt (2010) http://experiente4blog.com/2010/06/21/this-is-not-your-grandmas-conference-conference-2-0-education/
	# TIP Speaker Wranglers might consider inviting local bloggers and podcasters, even those outside of the skeptical community.		# TIP Speaker Wranglers might consider inviting local bloggers and podcasters, even those outside of the skeptical community.
	# TIP use signage (balloons, etc.) to direct participants to your event location.		# TIP use signage (balloons, etc.) to direct participants to your event location.
-	# TIP those expecting a traditional lecture-oriented event may be confused by their role in ~~this new~~ model~~. Be sure to set expectations~~.	+	# TIP those expecting a traditional lecture-oriented event may be confused by their role in the open and interactive conference model.
	# INSIGHT our big skeptical conferences have value, but only a minority of us can overcome the barriers to attend. We must do better.		# INSIGHT our big skeptical conferences have value, but only a minority of us can overcome the barriers to attend. We must do better.
	# TIP first-time organizers take note. Regularly-scheduled planning meetings leading up to event have proven important indicator of success.		# TIP first-time organizers take note. Regularly-scheduled planning meetings leading up to event have proven important indicator of success.