Foundations of Science Communication I

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This course is structured as a comprehensive 24-week program, tailored for first-year biomedical PhD students, aimed at enhancing their scientific presentation skills. Over three modules, students engage in a dynamic learning process that includes lectures on persuasive and informative speaking, audience analysis, content design, and visual presentation software. Each module culminates in a rotation talk, progressively building students' abilities to design and deliver compelling scientific presentations. The course's emphasis on audience engagement, visual design, and effective communication techniques justifies its inclusion in the curriculum as it prepares students to convey complex scientific ideas clearly and confidently, a crucial skill for future researchers.