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December 2021

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A key ingredient for SciComm: listening

All too often, we forget about a critical component of successful communication: being a good listener. Communication is, after all, a two-way street; being an effective communicator not only relies on being clear in what you say or do, but also in truly hearing and valuing people’s perspectives, needs, concerns and ideas.

 
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Good Reads

 
 

What Hollywood can teach researchers about scientific storytelling

 
Nature
 

Three reasons to study science communication beyond the West

 
The Conversation
 

Why difficult conversations can actually be a good thing

 
Yes! Solutions Journalism
 

Theory of Change for Public Engagement with Science

 
AAAS
 

In the Literature

Read about the nuts and bolts of science communication.

Scientific societies’ support for public engagement: an interview study, International Journal of Science Education

Evidence-based science communication, Frontiers in Communication

 

Events and Opportunities

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