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SciComm lessons from a global pandemic

The worldwide outbreak of COVID-19 has left an indelible mark on 2020 and the foreseeable future. It’s been a herculean lift to get the global population to understand what is at stake, and key to that effort has been smart science communication. For those of us interested in sharpening our science communication tools, lessons from this pandemic can be the grindstone to our blade.

Opinion: For scientists, good research is not enough: we have to tell our stories

Los Angeles Times

How to talk about coronavirus

The Atlantic

For budding researchers like me, COVID-19 is a lesson in science communication

Scientific American

In the Literature

Read about the nuts and bolts of science communication.

Science Communication Demands a Critical Approach that Centers Inclusion, Equity and Intersectionality, Frontiers in Communication Scientists’ views about communication objectives, Public Understanding of Science

Events and Opportunities

Trainings, workshops, discussions and other opportunities allow you to learn, practice and deploy your science communication skills.

Webinar: Conservation Storytelling

Thursday, April 16

SciComm Coaching: we are always available to meet via Zoom!

Tuesday, April 14 -
Friday, June 12

The Science Communication Team at the College of the Environment is dedicated to helping you shine a light on your research, teaching or outreach activities. Whether preparing for a media interview, learning the ins and outs of giving congressional testimony, or simply working on a sharp description of what you do, we can help!