Join us for an exploration of the concept of a virus from scientific, technical and cultural perspectives, presented in partnership with the Science Gallery.17th February, 16:00-17:00’Virus’ originated as a term for poison, but ‘going viral’ in social media has become something to be wished for. As we struggle to deal with ‘The Virus’ that is dominating our lives, panelists from virology, computer science, media research and vaccine development will consider the diverse and shifting meanings of ‘virus’ and ‘viral’. The panelists will be: Dr Anne Moore, Virologist, University College Cork Dr Eileen Culloty, Future Media Researcher, Dublin City University Dr David Malone, Computer Scientist, National University of Ireland – Maynooth Gary Finnegan, Editor, Vaccines Today, Brussels The moderator will be science communication researcher Brian Trench, executive member of the Mary Mulvihill Association, which commemorates Mary Mulvihill (1959-2015), a pioneer of science communication. The association’s annual science media competition for students this year has the theme – Virus. Click here to book your free ticket Copyright (C) 2021 Mary Mulvihill Association. All rights reserved. Update Preferences | Unsubscribe |
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