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Speaking about science: a student-led training program improves graduate students' skills in public communication

June 11, 2018 | Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks, Informal/Formal Connections

We present an assessment of the Engage program, a graduate-student-created and led training program at the University of Washington. Using a pre-course/post-course study design, we examined student ability to deliver a short presentation appropriate for a public audience. Based on both self-assessments and assessments by external reviewers, we show that Engage trainees had an increase in their ability to employ effective communication techniques.

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  • Melissa Clarkson
    Author
    University of Kentucky
  • Juliana Houghton
    Author
    University of Washington
  • William Chen
    Author
    University of Washington
  • Jessica Rodhe
    Author
    Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee
  • Citation

    DOI : 10.22323/2.17020205
    ISSN : 1824-2049
    Publication Name: Journal of Science Communication
    Volume: 17
    Number: 2
    Resource Type: Research Products
    Discipline: General STEM
    Audience: Undergraduate/Graduate Students | General Public | Museum/ISE Professionals | Scientists
    Environment Type: Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks | Professional Development and Workshops | Informal/Formal Connections | Higher Education Programs

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