Biology 380 - Science in the Public Eye

This seminar introduces students to the fundamentals of science communication for a range of public audiences through written, oral, and visual media. Students will become effective science communicators and learn the skills needed to translate and articulate complex information. Students will select a research topic of their own choosing to focus on throughout the semester. In addition to class readings, videos, and podcasts, students will attend local and digital STEM talks in order to learn from authentic public discourse experiences and analyze elements of effective science communication “in the wild.” Permission of instructor is required. Enrollment limited to 12.

Instructor Permission. Limited to juniors, seniors.