In this course, trainees will be introduced to the concepts of science communication and how science can be communicated to different audiences. Of interest will be the role of science communication in crafting policy on agricultural biotechnology and how agri-biotech can be communicated to policy makers, and the role of science in culture on how science is practiced and how these can be used to inform creative written output in science communication.
After completion of this course, trainees must be able to articulate the misconceptions about science communication and the audience, the nature of science, how to communicate with different audiences regarding specific topics of science, and write in a style other than technical writing in order to craft policy papers that will address the information needs of policy makers on agricultural biotechnology and its future trends.