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Enhancing Scientific Communication Through an Undergraduate Biology and Journalism Partnership
1Department of Biology, St. Bonaventure University, St. Bonaventure, NY 14778.
Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education
|June 16, 2018
Summary
This study shows that pairing biology and journalism students improves science communication skills for both groups. Biology students learned to explain complex topics simply, while journalism students honed their questioning abilities.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology Education
- Science Communication
Background:
- Scientific terminology hinders communication with non-scientific audiences.
- Effective communication is crucial for public understanding of science.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of a collaborative project on science communication skills of biology students.
- To enhance the ability of biology students to translate complex scientific information for diverse audiences.
Main Methods:
- Biology majors in a microbiology course completed a project involving communication with scientific and non-scientific audiences.
- Methods included elevator talks, peer interviews with journalism students, scientific summaries, and figure presentations.
Main Results:
- Biology students improved their ability to communicate scientific information effectively.
- Journalism students enhanced their skills in asking pertinent questions and building foundational knowledge.
Conclusions:
- A collaborative biology-journalism approach effectively bridges the gap between scientific and public understanding.
- This interdisciplinary project fosters essential communication skills for both science and journalism students.
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