Communicating Environmental Science
Are you interested in environmental communication? During the course, you will learn the basics of effective scientific communication. You will acquire techniques to reach different audiences with messages grounded in scientific information.
You will design various communication products for different audiences throughout the course and gain further insights into the process by providing feedback on others' products.
The goal of the course is to combine a solid theoretical foundation in scientific communication with ample practical experience in creating communication products for diverse audiences.
The knowledge you acquire will be valuable regardless of your future endeavors, as effective communication is fundamental in all professions.
Course Components:
- Scientific writing and oral presentation
- Communicating scientific findings to the surrounding society
- Peer review
Information for admitted students spring 2025
Congratulations! You have been admitted at Stockholm University and we hope that you will enjoy your studies with us.
In order to ensure that your studies begin as smoothly as possible we have compiled a short checklist for the beginning of the semester.
Follow the instructions on whether you have to reply to your offer or not.
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Checklist for admitted students
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Welcome activities
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Your department may also organise activities for welcoming international students. More information will be provided by your specific department.
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You will design various communication products for different audiences throughout the course and gain further insights into the process by providing feedback on others' products.
The goal of the course is to combine a solid theoretical foundation in scientific communication with ample practical experience in creating communication products for diverse audiences.
The knowledge you acquire will be valuable regardless of your future endeavors, as effective communication is fundamental in all professions.
Course Components:
- Scientific writing and oral presentation
- Communicating scientific findings to the surrounding society
- Peer review
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Course structure
The course is divided into lectures, assignments to be completed at home, and presentations.
Teaching format
The course instruction includes lectures, exercises, presentations, and assignments.
The assessment for the course involves a written scientific report and a successful oral presentation.
The teachers on the course are researchers at Stockholm University.
Assessment
Knowledge assessment is conducted through a written scientific report, oral presentation, and submitted assignments.
Your rights and responsibilities
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Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course. -
Course literature
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.
Escape from the Ivory Tower: A Guide to Making Your Science Matter av Nancy Baron, Island Press ISBN: 9781597266642
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Course reports
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Contact
Study Counselors
Course Coordinator
Kevin Noone, Kevin.Noone@aces.su.se
Department of Environmental Science, Atmospheric Science Unit
