Courses & Workshops
Trainings to support your professional development as a science communicator
Courses
Self-paced online learning
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S.P.A.R.K. | 5 strategies for the visual communication of science
Course5.0 average rating (2 reviews)Learn to harness the power of pictures to engage and educate any audience.
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Get Found in Google
CourseYou’ve got your article, blog, or website ready to post. But will anyone see it after you publish? This course teaches you SEO specifically for science communication. Outrank misinformation and expand your reach with SEO skills every scicommer needs.
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Have expertise you want to share? Courses taught by ASC community members for community members will enable easier dissemination of science communication best-practices, and help SciComm grow as a profession.
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Previous Courses and Workshops
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DIY: Build your business in freelance science communication [Marley Parker]
This course focuses on how to build a business (whether it's a side-hustle or a full-time career) as a freelance science communicator. Over four weeks, we will cover essential tools and insights including how to: 1. Grow your network 2. Get tech savvy 3. Get paid 4. Keep it real
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Think Fast! Enhancing your SciComm with the Science of Learning and Improv [Melanie Peffer, Brian Palermo]
Have you ever been out in the field talking science to someone and had it go poorly? Didn’t know how to respond and missed an opportunity? Or received either a harsh or no response? Don’t worry, we’ve all been there! Join your peers in one (or both!) of the Think Fast! workshops. We’ll learn how to design science communication endeavors using the science of learning, while also learning principles of improv to help with delivery and responding to your audience. While each workshop will have a similar set up, each will be different enough that you can attend both and learn more, or come to one! Come ready to learn and have some fun!
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How to use social media to communicate science and why you should [David Shiffman]
Modern communications tools make it easier than ever before in human history for experts to share their expertise with the interested public. When properly mastered, social media tools can supercharge your outreach. In this workshop, we will work through the strengths and weaknesses of several leading social media tools, starting at first principles and building to advanced strategies. There will be several hands-on interactive activities. Instructor: David Shiffman
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How to be a scientist on television [Adam Ruben]
For scientists, the opportunity to appear on television can be both exciting and intimidating. The on-camera world is governed by its own set of rules and in this four-week course, molecular biologist and comedian Dr. Adam Ruben will share lessons from his years of presenting science on television. Lights…camera…science!
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Podcasting for Science Communication [Kiki Sanford]
Podcasting brings people together, intimately, through audio. Words spoken from trusted lips vibrate in listeners’ ears with the potential to influence hearts and minds. In this course, with veteran podcaster Dr. Kiki Sanford, you will explore not just the basics of how to start a podcast, but work specifically on the concept of using podcasts for science communication.