Communicating conservation
Scientists are asked frequently to communicate their science to non-scientific audiences in both writing and speaking. Yet were rarely trained in the public-speaking and media skills required to do this effectively.
Projects related to this topic could address questions such as:
- How does training of scientists need to change to address this discrepancy?
- Does involving scientists directly in public communication of science (eg for education) make a difference?
- Would it be more effective to employ professional communicators with scientific knowledge?
Supervisor: Dr Louise Kuchel