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Exploring Science Communication with Dr. Syra Madad: A Two-Part Study Group

RSVP Required Harvard Faculty, Fellows, Staff, and Students

Join Dr. Syra Madad for an engaging two-part study group focused on the art and science of science communication. In this series, we delve into the importance of effectively communicating scientific concepts, especially in an era rife with misinformation and disinformation. The sessions will explore strategies for translating complex scientific information into accessible language, engaging diverse audiences, and combating misinformation in the public sphere. Part One will lay the foundational understanding of science communication principles, including audience analysis, message framing, and storytelling in science. Part Two will feature guest experts from the field, offering insights from their experiences and advanced techniques in science communication. These sessions are ideal for aspiring science communicators, educators, researchers, and anyone interested in bridging the gap between science and society. 

Session 1: March 20th 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM 

Session 2: March 27th 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM 

Light refreshments, coffee, and tea will be served during each session. 

Please register here. This is an IN-PERSON event. You must have a Harvard ID to attend.

Date: Location: Taubman Building - Nye A, 5th Floor
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Host

Featured Guests

Helen Branswell

Helen Branswell is a senior writer at STAT covering infectious diseases and global health; she joined STAT at its founding in 2015. Helen was introduced to epidemic reporting during the 2003 SARS outbreak; in the years since she has written about bird flu, the H1N1 flu pandemic, Ebola, Zika, polio, mpox, and led STAT’s coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic. Helen was a 2011 Nieman Global Health Fellow at Harvard. She was the recipient of the 2020 George Polk Award for Public Service for coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic and was awarded the 2021 Victor Cohn Prize for Excellence in Medical Science Reporting.

Kai Kupferschmidt

Kai Kupferschmidt is a science journalist. Kai, based in Berlin, studied molecular biomedicine and afterwards attended the Berlin Journalism School. He has worked as a freelance editor and writer for numerous German newspapers including Der Tagesspiegel, Süddeutsche Zeitung, Die Zeit, and Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, and Science Magazine. He has written two books and received numerous awards for his work. He has also taught students at journalism schools, most recently during the European Science Media Hub's Summer School: 'Storytelling in Science'.

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