In this course, you will continue to explore how to develop and implement evidence-based methods for science communication. Here we’ll be looking at the softer but no less important side of science communication. We’ll cover the basics of human emotion, building connection with your audience through empathy and authenticity, how improv can improve your science communication game, non-verbal communication, and managing adversity in science communication. We’ll close with a discussion of how to be an inclusive and trauma-informed science communicator.
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Some experience in the sciences or science communication is helpful, but not required.
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Explain the role of emotion in human behavior and how it can come up in science communication.
Explain why authenticity, trust, and empathy will help foster connection and consequently science communication.
Explain how improvisation, storytelling, and nonverbal communication can improve your science communication activities.
Describe how to be an inclusive and trauma informed science communicator.
Skills you will gain
- Learning Engineering
- Science Education
- Learning Sciences
- Psychology
- SciComm
Some experience in the sciences or science communication is helpful, but not required.
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
The Power of Emotion
Building Connection
Conflict and Adversity in Science Communication
Inclusivity in Science Communication
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