Communicating Science to the Public Effectively
ASTR 599B (sln 21050)
Autumn 2011
2 credits (Credit/No Credit)
Meets Mondays 2:30-5:20 in Benson 115
In this course, students will
- develop and practice several analogies to distill their research
- create a variety of concise research promoting statements
- practice story-telling and ways of connecting with the public
- learn improvisation, acting games and lessons
- engage in weekly readings and discussions
- hear from guest speakers on science communication
At the end of the quarter, each student will produce a 30 minute
public talk to be delivered during the winter quarter’s Engage: The
Science Speaker Series.
General information about Engage: The Science Speaker Series and Seminar:
http://www.engage-science.com
More information specifically about the seminar:
http://engage-science.com/seminar/
Last year's Syllabus:
http://engage-science.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Engage_Syllabus_oct4_2010.pdf
What others have written:
Jan 2011 A&S Perspectives Newsletter
Crafting the Story Behind the Science
http://www.artsci.washington.edu/newsletter/Jan11/engage.asp
March 2010 UW news
Engage Speaker Series: Where science meets storytelling
http://www.washington.edu/news/archive/56140
Questions? Email Rachel Mitchell at rachelmm@u.washington.edu
