Faculty speakers are expected to include Dr. Maynard Olson, director of the University of Washington Genome Center, professor of genetics and medicine and adjunct professor of computer science, and Dr. Stephen Dager, professor of psychiatry and behaviorial sciences and radiology, and an adjunct professor in bioengineering. They will discuss, and answer questions about, their experiences with the media.

Members of the media expected to attend include local reporters Warren King of the Seattle Times and Carol Smith of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. A local TV station will also send a representative. They will also answer questions about how and why they do what they do.

Media relations staff from UW Health Sciences and Medical Affairs News and Community Relations Office will talk about how faculty can approach a media opportunity, both wanted and unwanted.

Seating is first-come, first-served. No registration is required. You are welcome to bring a lunch to the workshop; some refreshments will be provided. The free workshop is organized by UW Health Sciences and Medical Affairs News and Community Relations and is intended for health sciences faculty and staff. For more information, call 206-543-3620.