BIOL 8140 Successful Science Communication
Strong communication skills are a requirement for success in science, but many early-career scientists lack confidence and training related to aspects of their science communication. This interactive and participant-focused seminar was designed to help early-career scientists become more successful communicators. Topics covered include: identifying personal communication goals, why and how scientists communicate, tailoring communication to particular audiences, honing your message, and delivering effective presentations.
Course overview
- Department
- Biology
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 1
- Level
- Graduate
- Offered
- Annually
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.77 / 5 · Excellent
- Instructor rating
- 4.82 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 2
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Heather Olins | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.3 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 1–3 hrs/week | 9 of 12 |
| Spring 2025 | Heather Olins | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.1 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 1–3 hrs/week | 8 of 8 |