Course Description

Our modern world holds the greatest collection of scientific knowledge in human history, and is increasing every day.  From the halls of traditional academia to grass-roots inquiry, translating that knowledge to a variety of audiences is key to achieving the highest impact for society.  This course brings participants through the scope of scientific communication methods, including the use of a variety of media to effectively communicate with their audience.  Participants have the opportunity to practice a variety of media to communicate scientific knowledge to different audiences.

This course is offered with an optional Virtual Reality session for those with appropriate equipment.  This is in addition to the complete course and includes a meeting where participants can gather in the metaverse and practices their skills.  For more information on this option, please contact us.

Who should take this course?

• Scientists
• Policy professionals
• Engineers
• Health professionals
• Consultants
• Government professionals
• NGO professionals
• General interest participants

What will you learn?

• Theories of communication
• Challenges of science communication
• Distilling scientific findings
• How to identify and know your audience
• Understanding your message
• Range of traditional and emerging media for the communication of scientific knowledge
• Social media opportunities and science communication
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Starting Date:  Ongoing

Duration:  2 Weeks

Course:  10 hours (including self study)

Cost: $300 CAN (~$220 USD)