Science Communication in Reproductive Science and Medicine

1 Unit · Graduate

The goal of this course is to increase students’ competence in oral, written and visual science communication. Students will learn how to communicate complex topics in reproductive science and medicine to their scientific community and their peers, as well as to broad audiences including funders and policymakers. Over the course of the quarter, students will learn about the different types of writing used in the sciences and directed to various audiences. They will also prepare a visual representation of their scientific hypothesis and learn to deliver an oral presentation in the form of a 3-minute elevator pitch. Through these deliverables, students will practice writing, editing, and giving constructive criticism on written and oral assignments through peer-review and class interactions. This class is co-taught by a board-certified editor in the life sciences with experience in biomedical writing, editing, and consulting.