Effective Communication Strategies for Environmental Public Health Professionals

2 credits

Introduces students to the science of and best practices in science communication. Covers how and why to use narrative structure, how to identify and emphasize important messages, how to influence behavioral change, identifying common mistakes in messaging, and how to interact with the media. Prepares students to present at conferences, interact with the media, engage with diverse communities, and write high impact papers and competitive grants. Credit/no-credit only. Offered: Sp.