Communicating Science to the Public Effectively (CENV 500)
Winter 2015
3 credits (Credit/No Credit)
Meets Wednesdays 1:30-4:20 in Fish 203
This is a seminar, discussion-based course for graduate students in the sciences that focuses on effective techniques for sharing scientific research with non-specialists. At the end of the quarter, each student will present a 20 minute public talk on their graduate research to be delivered during the 2015 Engage: The Science Speaker Series at Town Hall Seattle.
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 audience consideration
- Use improvisation as a public speaking tool
- Engage in weekly readings and discussions
- Hear from guest speakers on science communication
Space is limited to 15 students, and the course fills quickly, often with an extensive waiting list. Thus, we have an application process and an expectation agreement which must be completed for a student to be enrolled. The student application is available here<https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/stephj5/249167> and closes at 5pm on October 24th.
General information<http://www.engage-science.com/> about Engage: The Science Speaker Series and Seminar
What others have written:
Science Students Learn to Tell Stories<http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2020628506_talkingsciencexml.html> The Seattle Times
Crafting the Story Behind the Science<http://www.artsci.washington.edu/newsletter/Jan11/engage.asp> A&S Perspectives Newsletter
Designing a Practical Science Communication Curriculum<http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/intersection/2010/10/12/designing-a-practical-science-communication-curriculum/> The Intersection at Discover Blogs
Engage Speaker Series: Where science meets storytelling<http://www.washington.edu/news/archive/56140> UW Today
If you have any questions, please email Shelley Chestler, schest@uw.edu
