Science Communication Training for PhD Students
Develop skills to share your passion and research
Stockholm University
23-27 March 2015
Course Overview:
The goal of this course is to provide basic
training in communicating science to nonscientific audiences. We will explore motivations
and goals of science communication. You will
develop a communication portfolio consisting of
a message box, elevator pitch, public speed talk,
and press release focused on your research. While
developing your portfolio, you will learn
techniques for successful communication
including how to avoid jargon, developing
analogies, using narrative techniques, and public
speaking skills. In addition, we will engage with
communication specialists, members of the
media, and scientist communicators to explore
the challenges and expectations from all
participants in the science communication
process. Students will be expected to help foster a
positive and supportive course atmosphere.
Students from all scientific disciplines are
welcome to apply.
Tentative Schedule and topics
Day Time Topic(s)
1
AM Why and What of Science Communication
PM Jargon, Analogies, Distilling
Message boxes, Scientist Communicator
2
AM
Panel
PM Elevator pitches
Communication practice, Narrative
3
AM
Structure
Learning from Communication Experts
PM
3 Minute Talks
Public Speaking – 3 Minute Talks +
4
AM
Feedback
PM Press releases – why, how, practice
Meeting the media – Journalist/Media Panel
5
AM
Meet and Mingle with the media
Social and web media communication,
PM
Communication Reflection
Course Information:
Course Instructors: Jennifer Griffiths, Monika Winder, & guest instructors
Course location: Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden
Course dates / times: 23-27 March 2015, 9:00am – 5:30pm
Course credits: 2
Language: The course will be taught in English
Course website: http://scicommstockholmuni.wordpress.com/
Course Application:
Applications will be accepted from 7 January 2015. Application deadline 30 January 2015
Please return the application via email to Jennifer Griffiths (jennifer.griffiths [at] su.se). Students will be selected
on a first come, first serve basis. The course is limited to 20 students. The application is available on the course
website: http://scicommstockholmuni.wordpress.com/
“Science is more than just fascinating knowledge, it is also useful knowledge. I believe
passionately that science should inform our decisions”
– Jane Lubchenco