EIT Food - Science Communication and Public Engagement

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Science Communication and Public Engagement
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Overview

Discover the importance of public engagement in science, and learn techniques to share and raise awareness of your research

Duration	3 weeks
Mode of learning	Online
Official Website	Go to Website
Credential	Certificate

Science Communication and Public Engagement

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Science Communication and Public Engagement
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Highlights

Earn a certificate from EIT Food

Science Communication and Public Engagement
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Course details

Who should do this course?

The course is designed for scientists and researchers who wish to communicate the results and theory of their field(s) of study to the public

What are the course deliverables?

Describe the relationship between science and society

Design small-scale public science communication events

Assess the role of traditional and social media in the communication of science

Explore the relationship between journalism and science

Discuss the roles of a scientific culture unit and the relationship between research institutions and stakeholders

Develop how to improve your science communication activities by clearly identifying the target audiences, messages, and stories

More about this course

In this course, you will learn how best to share your science findings with your intended audience.
You'll explore how the relationship between society and science has evolved over time, and find out how traditional and social media can be used to share research
You'll learn to identify your target audience and define your message to build a shareable story.
You'll also discover guidelines for working with journalists, and how to host small events to share information with the public.

Science Communication and Public Engagement
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Curriculum

Introduction to science communication and public engagement

Welcome to the course

Why science communication?

Let's get started: goal and audience

Finding your message and delivering it

Creating your message

Delivering your message

Communicating through journalists and institutional initiatives

Journalism and science

Institutional aspects of science communication

Conclusion and goodbyes

Science Communication and Public Engagement
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Faculty details

Alessandro Cicerale

I am a research fellow and lecturer at the University of Torino, Italy. My research activities include neuroimaging of eating disorders and neurostimulation with therapeutic and rehabilitative goals.