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Science for non-technical audiences and popular science presentations

Definition:

Tools and resources for early career researchers in presenting their work to the general public. Popular science presentation refers to creating presentations about science that members of the general public could understand, as part of science communication that is clear and concise.

Useful resources on Science for non-technical audiences and popular science presentations:

AAAS. (2020). Communication Toolkit. https://www.aaas.org/resources/communication-toolkit

Synopsis plus communication fundamentals, communicating science online, working with journalists, in-person engagement, using multimedia and visuals, and mini-workshops (with videos). 

BIG STEM Communicators Network. (n.d.). Science Busking Tips. https://www.big.uk.com/busking-tips/

Links to YouTube example and description of street theater techniques.

British Science Association. (n.d.). Campus science: science busking pack. https://www.stem.org.uk/resources/elibrary/resource/34386/campus-science-science-busking-pack

Thirty demonstrations that could be used at science fairs or other similar events.

Texas A&M Writing Center. (n.d.). Writing accessibly about science. http://writingcenter.tamu.edu/Students/Writing-Speaking-Guides/Alphabetical-List-of-Guides/Academic-Writing/Scientific-Writing/Writing-Accessibly-About-Science

Transcript and video including guidelines for clearly communicating about science.

Tags: IPS CreaT; IPS WC; IPS OC; PSR CE; PSR IKC; PSR ER; PSR LL; IAL IntL; CompS; CompGS

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4.2.3. Science for non-technical audiences and popular science presentations

 

Author: Stephanie Krueger

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Last Updated: October 28, 2021

 

Editor: Stephanie Krueger Last modified: 28.10. 2021 13:10