It's possible to earn an advanced
degree in science communication, but most scientists interested in outreach begin with small steps out of the laboratory.
The program uses empirical evidence from
research in science communication and public engagement with science, and maintains an evaluation program that confirms workshops are meeting defined goals.
Looking forward, I have been accepted onto the master's course
in Science Communication at Imperial College, London, and am looking forward to learning about the British approach to science communications.
As part of that goal, Hill successfully developed and gave a one - week, intensive short
course in science communication for UC Davis graduate and postdoc scientists, a distillation of a longer course she taught in 2015.
Currently completing an
MSc in science communication in Dublin City University, she likes talking about science even more than doing science.
This project was the kind of experience I was really hoping to have coming into the fellowship: something that combined my scientific background with my interest
in science communication in a way that can positively affect a part of the scientific community.
Keri earned her Ph.D. in Communication from ASU's Hugh Downs School of Human Communication and completed postdoctoral work
in Science Communication with ASU's School for the Future of Innovation in Society.
He is a member of the American Society for Microbiology (ASM)'s Communication Committee and actively
involved in science communication, from colleagues to the general public.
A couple of weeks later, I came across the perfect opportunity to gain more insight and
experience in science communication: a monthlong press office internship with the Society for Experimental Biology (SEB).
Sarah still serves in the education and public affairs office of the Society for Experimental Biology (SEB) where she combines her background in biological sciences with her experience and
skills in science communication, career guidance, and personality profiling.
He had just co-led a series of «Counter the Contrarians» classes at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County, NJ along with an expert
in science communication who had dealt with evolution deniers while working at the Denver Zoo.
«I took a very winding path,» said Baker, who shared with the student her own history working in a zoo, in the veterinary world, as a researcher and
now in science communication.
His
achievements in science communication won the first prize at the 2006 PARISCIENCE, International Science Film Festival, and, more recently, an award from the European Molecular Biology Organization.
Jonathan was already writing lyrics in his spare time while studying for a
masters in science communication at the University of Glamorgan, when he thought he would write a rap about science.
Vanderbilt University, for example, is creating an undergraduate interdisciplinary
major in science communication, and it is using the I - RITE program as a piece of the curriculum.
This blog post is based on the authors» article, «Assessing Public Engagement Outcomes by the Use of an Outcome Expectations Scale for Scientists»,
published in Science Communication (DOI: 10.1177 / 1075547017738018).
In another session organized for the fellows, AAAS Deputy Chief Communications Officer Tiffany Lohwater stressed the importance of
tone in science communication, recommending to fellows that they be «warm, genuine, and competent.»
Towards the end of my Ph.D., I started applying for
jobs in science communication and scientific publishing, and was lucky enough to land a job in the Edinburgh office of Oxford - based Blackwell Publishing, working on a large astrophysics journal.
The United Kingdom hasn't had an
investment in science communication on that scale since proceeds from the Great Exhibition in 1851 were used to set up several major British institutions, including the precursors to London's Science and Natural History Museums, says John Beetlestone, founder of Techniquest, one of the few U.K. science centers started before the lottery bonanza.
In retrospect, every career decision I made along the way prepared me for this career, but only my last decision was made with the explicit goal of becoming a visual
designer in science communication.
Moran and Berg, along with other members of the senior management team, also will play a key role in the association's Transformation Initiative, a far - reaching effort to enhance engagement with members, increase advocacy, and ensure that the Science journals continue to provide
leadership in science communication.
She became interested
in science communication after her involvement with a documentary series that allowed her to travel around the United States, speaking with scientists.
«This was the first time CAS collaborated with renowned international media in offering professional
development in science communication, and it was a huge success,» said Gong Haihua, communications supervisor of the CAS Bureau of International Cooperation and head of the training program.
After a year of exploring various career
options in science communication, Dr. Forde accepted a part - time position as a German correspondent for the career development website Science Careers (part of AAAS) which evolved into a full - time job the following year.
At iBiology, Mónica combines her
expertise in science communication, and diversity and inclusion to produce professional development content and short videos featuring the work and lives of scientists from underrepresented backgrounds.