Learning Science Communication Skills Using Improvisation, Video Recordings, and Practice, Practice, Practice.

ABSTRACT: Doctoral students in science disciplines spend countless hours learning how to conduct cutting-edge research but very little time learning to communicate the nature and significance of their science to people outside their field. To narrow this disparity, we created an unusual course titled Communicating Science for doctoral science trainees at Rutgers University. Our goal was to help students develop an advanced ability to communicate their research clearly and accurately and to emphasize its value and significance to diverse audiences. Course design included classroom instruction supplemented with improvisation, video recordings, and ample opportunity for students to practice and receive immediate, constructive feedback in a supportive environment. A multidisciplinary faculty with expert

SUBMITTER: Ponzio NM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5969400 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature