Communication of scientific and technological advances to public audiences is a cornerstone of ensuring ethical, effective application of these advances within society. That’s why the Parlee Center provides a four-session crash course in science communication each fall.
This crash course is mandatory for all Parlee Fellows to complete at least once during their time with the Center, and it prepares them to complete at least one self-guided science communication project per semester.
Science Communication Training
The Parlee Center’s four-session crash course in science communication is offered once within the first two weeks of each fall semester. Each session includes a short lecture, hands-on activity, practitioner’s checklist, and resources for additional information. Session topics include:
Science communication theory and basics
Writing for non-scientific audiences
Podcasts as a science communication tool
Social media for science communication
New Parlee Fellows are required to complete the Center’s crash course. Interested Ursinus students who are not Fellows should contact Dr. Aubrey Paris, Parlee Center director, at aparis@ursinus.edu to inquire about joining the next training.
Science Communication Projects
Each semester, Parlee Center Fellows work in small teams to practice their science communication skills. Writing teams author articles for the Parlee Center’s Substack, podcast teams produce episodes of the Center’s audio podcast, and social media teams generate infographic and short video series for the Center’s Instagram. Through their science communication projects, Fellows explore topics that are of personal interest and are aligned with the semester’s programming theme. Visit the links below to find “Nontechnically Speaking,” the Parlee Center’s science communication channel, on Substack, Spotify, and Instagram.
