32nd International Summer School of Epidemiology

 

COURSE 3: Communicating Science to the Public

Amy Sayle

Many scientists are trained to communicate with other scientists, but not to broader audiences such as community members, policymakers, or the media. In this course, students will gain experience in communicating science effectively to public audiences, both orally and in writing. Students will build skills in writing clearly and concisely, applying storytelling techniques, recognizing expert blind spots, explaining complex concepts with accessible language, and developing comparisons to make numbers comprehensible. Throughout the course, students will actively participate in writing exercises, group activities, and discussion.