EEB Courses (Fall, 2026)

EEB Courses EEB 5480

5480. Science Communication I: Speaking to Public Audiences

3.00 credits

Prerequisites: Instructor consent required. Intended for graduate students in a STEM field or advanced undergraduates with experience in STEM research or journalism.

Grading Basis: Graded

Readings from the primary literature on factors influencing the success of science communications, analysis of video examples of science communicators, and discussion of the relationship of scientists to the press, public and specialized audiences. Class exercises include video-recording mock interviews, working directly with journalists, writing social media posts, and exchanging constructive feedback with peers on speaking and interview skills.

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Term Class Number Campus Instruction Mode Instructor Section Session Schedule Location Enrollment Credits Notes
Fall 2026 11717 Storrs In Person Rubega, Margaret 001 Reg TuTh 2:00pm‑3:15pm
 AUST 163 8/20 3.00