Science communication & public engagement, Student-focused

How the course an “Introduction to Public Engagement and Science Policy” improved my public engagement practice

I just finished my first online course through the Biochemical Society, which introduced me to Public Engagement and Science Policy. I went into this course having already participated in and designed several public engagement activities, but after being suggested this course as preparation for an upcoming placement, I figured there’s always something new to learn – and wow was I right! Continue reading How the course an “Introduction to Public Engagement and Science Policy” improved my public engagement practice

Biochemical SocietyMay 26, 2020May 27, 2020Leave a comment

Science communication & public engagement, Student-focused

Getting started in Public Engagement – Lessons from the Standing Up for Science workshop

As an early career researcher (ECR), you can struggle with balancing publishable results, reading new scientific literature and keeping your supervisor happy. But you’re learning that the impact of research is not only measured by the journal in which your manuscript is published. You feel that the public sometimes misunderstands science and evidence, and you want to help change that. Continue reading Getting started in Public Engagement – Lessons from the Standing Up for Science workshop

Biochemical SocietyApril 17, 2020May 19, 2020Leave a comment