Science and Story: Communicating Cutting-Edge Discovery to the Public
World Science Festival via YouTube
Overview
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Explore the intersection of science communication and storytelling in this thought-provoking panel discussion from the World Science Festival. Delve into the challenges and strategies of translating complex scientific concepts into accessible language for a broad audience. Discover how award-winning writers, including scientists and journalists, approach the task of creating engaging narratives that convey cutting-edge scientific discoveries without compromising content. Gain insights into the role of storytelling in science communication and learn how to craft literary entryways into otherwise impenetrable subjects. Examine the cultural importance of making abstract scientific ideas relevant and engaging to the public through compelling narratives.
Syllabus
Science & Story: Cutting-Edge Discovery for a Literary Public
Taught by
World Science Festival