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WorldFish supports attendees at Crawford Fund Master Class
Researchers and managers from agricultural research institutions in both developing and developed countries acknowledge they need to better communicate the benefits of investing in agricultural science. This process needs specialist skills, but for many developing country institutions this role falls to science staff with little training in communication.
As a means of helping to address this gap the Crawford Fund staged a Master Class in Chiang Mai, Thailand from 27 November to 3 December 2011 titled Communicating research to stakeholders. Participants from Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Thailand and Sri Lanka attended.
WorldFish sponsored the attendance of two senior science managers from partner organizations – both from the Philippines – at the six-day course. They were Dr. Della Grace Galope-Bacaltos from the Southern Philippines Agri-business and Marine and Aquatic School of Technology (SPAMAST) and Dr. Alice Joan de la Gente Ferrer from the Integrated Coastal Management Program Division of Social Sciences at University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV). The course comprised both practical and theoretical instruction, including developing a communication plan suited to each participants needs as well as training in various communication tools, how to work with journalists, which included practicing being interviewed, and in giving presentations.
Dr Ferrer used results from her most recent research project as a case study. She was full of praise for the training: "It brought home the point that there is more to publishing than getting research results into journals," she said. "They must be communicated to the users of the information to make them useful. UPV does not have an office tasked to communicate research to stakeholders, and it is left to us personally to make it happen. The training certainly enhanced my capability to communicate my research to stakeholders."
Dr Bacaltos commented: "The training was awesome! I really learned a lot. The communication planning and the effective ways to express and organize the research results and implications in fact sheets, media releases and policy briefs were the most useful aspects for me." She is intent on re-echoing the training in her school by developing customized communication plans and policy briefs for the various end-users of the school's "stored" research results.
The training was organized and managed by Cathy Reade, Coordinator of the Crawford Fund's Public Awareness program, with assistance provided pro bono by professional science media trainers Jenni Metcalfe and Toss Gasgoine. Journalists from Australian and in-country media outlets, and staff from Australian and international development organisations also provided support at no charge.


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What I'm Wearing Today:
- H&M Purple Sparkly Sweater
- Old Navy Camisole
- Street Vendor Necklace
- Gap Jeans
- Ecco Boots
- Vintage Bangle
I never realized just how many sparkly items of clothing I wear in a given week until I did this diary. The answer is: a lot. Other thoughts on what I'm wearing today: my parents gave me this Armani red lipstick last night for Hanukkah and it's the first time since maybe prom I've rocked anything this bright on my lips, and I'm already addicted. This necklace is another one of my very best street vendor finds. I was wearing it on the subway over the summer when the old man sitting across from me said, "Do you know what your necklace is?" I told him no. "It's like the necklace Nefertitti wore," he said. "It's supposed to bring fertility." Big oops on that one. But I still like it.

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Skate: Blaze Supply introduces the 'Blaze Familly'
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Steve Kennerk is one of the entrepreneurs who stayed around. A few years ago, he quit his job as a loan officer to turn his passion for tanning hides into a business, Rocky Mountain Dubbing Co, in Lander, Wyoming. At first, he focused on preparing deer, bison and sheepskin for use as rugs and wall hangings. But soon fly-fishing enthusiasts began buying his dyed deer hide to tie flies. Now, every year, he sells and ships about 500,000 plastic bags filled with fur and other materials to fly makers all over the world. Since florescent green is the company's best-selling color, I spent $3.75 for one as a souvenir.
Across the field from Kennerk's curiously named Rocky Mountain Dubbing Co. is the Eagle Bronze Co. Visitors to the foundry gasp when they spot a herd of life-sized bison commissioned by actor Kevin Costner for his ranch--the huge bronze animals appear to be cavorting in the field.
Sculptors from across the country send their clay molds to be prepared for casting in bronze. The foundry can cast small pieces or 50-foot statues destined to decorate buildings and museums.
If you own a compass, lightweight camping stove or binoculars, there's a good chance they were made in Riverton by employees of the Brunton Co. The company, whose motto is "Get Out There," recently started making and selling the "SolarPort 2.2," a $95 solar-powered recharging unit for computers and cell phones.
Before heading back to New York, we spent the night at the scenic Black Mountain Guest Ranch a few miles from Lander and visited the National Outdoor Leadership School, known as NOLS. College students and adults from all over learn how to survive under duress during challenging expeditions to far-off places. They begin and end their training in the new headquarters building in downtown Lander.
For information about Riverton, contact the Wyoming Business Councilor visit the state's Web site.
Jane Applegate is a syndicated columnist and the author of201 Great Ideas for Your Small Business. For a free copy of her "Business Owner's Check Up," send your name and address to Check Up, P.O. Box 768, Pelham NY 10803 or e-mail it to firstname.lastname@example.com. Sarah Prior contributed to this report.