George Mason University: Science Communication Program

"George Mason University’s Science Communication Program is a hub of cutting-edge research and graduate education centered on science communication theory and practice. We examine how effective communication shapes interest, attitudes, discourse, and engagement toward a host of contentious science issues and among a variety of stakeholders."

Public Voices Fellowships

"The OpEd Project’s Public Voices Fellowship is a national initiative first piloted at Yale, Stanford, and Princeton Universities, and now rolling out in partnership with top universities and foundations across the nation." The fellowship is a one-year program designed to increase the public impact of top academics. It is customized for women and underrepresented thought

Applied Science Communication: Online and Media Writing

"This 15 credit Applied Science Communication: Online and Media Writing module will introduce you to science writing techniques that are suitable for non-academic audiences. It will explore key writing structures and key principles behind non-academic writing with an emphasis on online writing. "A student-centred approach will be taken throughout this online module, and while the

Voices for Science – American Geophysical Union

The Voices for Science program provides scientists interested in science communications and outreach with specialized training to hone their skills. Throughout the 12-month program, participants work directly with AGU staff to conduct regular outreach activities with a variety of audiences in their local communities. The program also includes participation at AGU's fall meeting, with expenses

Science Communication Course – EdX

"This course explains why science communication is important and what it looks like in practice. It also teaches you the basic concepts and fundamental skills you need to master science communication yourself. The course explores research-based, practical ideas and inspiring stories from the field based on conversations with over fifty expert interviewees worldwide, including best-selling

Washington University: Science Communication Credential

Training/credential program for STEM Ph.D. students at this university. "Students who participate in the Science Communication Credential program will have the opportunity to develop, workshop, and publish communications products including articles, podcasts, and videos for a lay audience. They will improve their communication skills, receive feedback from skilled professionals, and gain understanding of the public-facing

University of Rhode Island: Certificate in Science Writing & Rhetoric

"This graduate certificate program combines graduate-level training and an off-campus internship in science writing and rhetoric to provide graduate students with a solid foundation and skills for taking often-complex scientific results and communicating them to both specialist and non-scientific audiences, including the public and policymakers."

Washington State University: Certificate in Research Communication

Graduate certificate focusing on communicating scientific research to the public. "The interdisciplinary certificate program emphasizes experiential learning along with lectures. The program includes courses in communications theory and techniques tailored specifically for science and engineering students. Students learn how to communicate with diverse audiences in a variety of formats, including face-to-face conversations, formal presentations, written

University of Georgia: M.A. in Health & Medical Journalism

"Housed in Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, UGA’s M.A. in Health and Medical Journalism (HMJ) is a two-year, non-thesis degree program in science writing and health reporting. Students learn to translate complex topics in medicine and healthcare for lay audiences through written, digital, and social media and have many opportunities to publish their