Science Communication

Undergraduate

History, theory, best practices, and issues in science communication, particularly in Earth and Planetary sciences. Examination of the science communicator role in public engagement, policy making, and academic and popular communication. Challenges of science communication on the Internet and social media. Overcoming challenges of risk, pseudoscience, and misinformation. Course Format: Seminar, 3 hours per week. Restrictions: Students must have a minimum 2.0 credits in ERSC. Prerequisite(s): 2.0 credits from COMM and WRDS or permission of the instructor