What is Science Communication?
Science cannot speak for itself; therefore, it needs communicators like us to expand its information to the vast public. Communication of science is not just for building awareness but also to make it enjoyable, interesting, helpful in forming opinions and providing an in-depth understanding of what’s happening around us. It is necessary for the public to understand that science exists, feel that science is attractive, understand that it is interesting, and be aware that science is part of one's identity.
In this course, you will understand the purpose of science communication, its importance, its various modes of communication, the goals we can achieve with it and lastly, the challenges it withholds for the science communicator.
Overview:
Before we learn about how to communicate science, we must first know what Science Communication is.
In the modern world, guided by the principles of logic and data, the need for scientific understanding and knowledge is more significant than ever. This has slowly but surely created a pressing need for the field of Science Communication.
Over the next 6 days, you will learn about the basics of this growing field and a few resources to start your own SciComm journey!
Here is an overview of all the things we will cover in this course:
Get introduced to the world of SciComm- Science Communication-what is it all even about? Learn about this exciting emerging field that is ripe with opportunity.
Understand the importance of SciComm- Delve into why SciComm is relevant in today’s society and how we would fail to develop as a nation if it hadn’t been for science communicators.
The different means of SciComm- From visually stunning SciArt to Podcasts that tug at your heartstrings or make you laugh, all while communicating the all-important Science. Learn all about the different means of SciComm!
The means of SciComm continued…- In this, we would delve into various formats of media, such as written and spoken, which can help us communicate our science better.
The goals of Science Communication- What does a SciCommer intend to achieve? What is the ultimate aim of communicating science while keeping the integrity of science and society’s well-being in mind? Get a glimpse of what you must focus on as you embark on your own SciComm journey.
Challenges before a SciCommer- What hurdles does a SciCommer face on their journey to get Science to the masses? Challenges come in every shape and size, no matter how big; we need to understand them and embark on them to cultivate the right atmosphere for SciComm for anyone who is yet to begin their journey.
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