Communicating Science & Bioethics

3 credits · Graduate

Examination of the challenges and best practices for communicating scientific and bioethical issues to the public, journalists, and policymakers. Explores historical and cultural factors that influence public understanding of and attitudes toward scientific and bioethical issues. Students will draw on communication case studies from a variety of disciplines (genetics, neuroscience, law, bioethics) and their own academic interests as a context for developing writing and speaking skills essential for clear communication of complex topics to non-specialists.