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EVENT FORMAT
Masterclass
2020
Januar y
12-2 3
Masterclass: Lab to Film
DESCRIPTION
About this 5-day workshop divided into five sessions
An offering with a pre-registration process
Make your research meaningful for a general audience
Science and technology have infinite potential for solving local and global concerns. However, many scientists are
unable to convey their research in a meaningful or moving way for a general audience. This communication gap can prevent
significant scientific advances from reaching target audiences and inspiring positive change. By teaching young scientists
to be compelling communicators, we can inspire the next generation, not just to inform a general audience about KAUST
research, but also to engage the viewers memorably.
In this workshop, students will learn how to tell compelling scientific stories that are engaging and concise. Students will
learn to explain complicated scientific or technological terms to the general audience and will acquire new communication
skills in videography. This course was the most popular one at WEP 2017 and 2018, so book early to secure a space!
SPEAKER Todd Nims, Basma Abdulkarim and Yaser Binabdulrahman
CREDITS 10
Todd nims - Saudi-born American producer heavily involved in the Gulf region’s cin-
ema and entertainment development, Basma Abdulkarim - Based in Riyadh, Basma
previously served in Saudi Arabia’s new Ministry of Culture, where she managed the
Culture Fund initiative to develop the Ministry’s strategy and operating model, Yaser
Binabdulrahman - Yaser B. is an active young Saudi Director/ Editor.
Video is a powerful instrument for conveying even the most technical messages. This course will not only demonstrate how
to communicate science through video effectively but also how to emotively portray scientific discovery’s implications to
society by drawing out their value and use in a social context.