Effective Science Communication (Third Edition)
Description
Effective Science Communication (Third Edition) is an essential handbook tailored for scientists at any stage of their career, aiming to enhance both their inward-facing and outward-facing communication skills. The book acknowledges a critical gap in traditional scientific training: the development of effective communication strategies to share research with both the scientific community and other publics. It provides a practical guide to not only survive but thrive in the scientific field by learning the art of conveying complex scientific ideas in accessible and engaging ways.
The book is structured into detailed chapters, each focusing on different aspects of science communication, from publishing in peer-reviewed journals to engaging with the media. It offers a blend of theoretical insights and practical exercises designed to build confidence and competence in communicating scientific research. By emphasising the importance of connecting with diverse audiences, it aims to foster a more inclusive scientific discourse and contribute to a STEM-literate society.
This guide seeks to empower scientists to effectively share their work, enhancing the impact of their research and facilitating a deeper public understanding of science. Through this, it aims to bridge the gap between the scientific community and society at large, promoting science as a cornerstone of informed citizenship and social progress.
More details
Other editions
Additional editions
Persons
Sam Illingworth is an Associate Professor at Edinburgh Napier University, where his work and research focus on using poetry and games as a way of developing dialogues between scientists and other publics. He is also an award-winning science communicator, poet, games designer, Principal Fellow of Advance HE (PFHEA), Chief Executive Editor of Geoscience Communication and the founder of Consilience, the world's first peer-reviewed science and poetry journal. Find out more about Sam and his work via his website www.samillingworth.com.
Grant Allen is a Professor of Atmospheric Physics at the University of Manchester. His research interests include pollution, greenhouse gas measurement methods and remote sensing. Grant received a Natural Environment Research Council Fellowship and became a lecturer in 2011, a senior lecturer in 2013, reader in 2016, and Professor in 2019. Grant has received over £10M in funding, with over 100 publications in high-impact journals. In 2012, he was awarded a Royal Society Westminster Pairing Fellowship to shadow a Member of Parliament to understand the science-policy interface.
Content
1 Introduction
2 Publishing work in academic journals
3 Applying for funding
4 Presenting
5 Outreach and public engagement
6 Engaging with the mass media
7 Establishing an online presence
8 Science and policy
9 Other essential research skills
New chapters: Teaching Managing Workplace Stress
