Effective Science Communication (Third Edition): A practical guide to surviving as a scientist

Author:   Sam Illingworth (Associate Professor, Edinburgh Napier University (United Kingdom)) ,  Grant Allen (University of Manchester, UK)
Publisher:   Institute of Physics Publishing
Edition:   3rd edition
ISBN:  

9780750360029


Pages:   200
Publication Date:   22 March 2024
Format:   Hardback
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Effective Science Communication (Third Edition) is an essential handbook tailored for scientists at any stage of their career, aiming to enhance both their inward-facing and outward-facing communication skills. The book is structured into detailed chapters, each focusing on different aspects of science communication, from publishing in peer-reviewed journals to engaging with the media. It offers a blend of theoretical insights and practical exercises designed to build confidence and competence in communicating scientific research. This guide seeks to empower scientists to effectively share their work, enhancing the impact of their research and facilitating a deeper public understanding of science. Through this, it aims to bridge the gap between the scientific community and society at large, promoting science as a cornerstone of informed citizenship and social progress. Key Features Builds on extremely successful previous editions Suited to scientists of all levels (from undergraduate to tenured) Provides practical advice on how to communicate in an engaging and effective manner Contains exercises and tasks to reiterate what has been taught Includes modern methods of engagement: media, social media and online presence Provides focused guidance on teaching and workplace wellbeing

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Author:   Sam Illingworth (Associate Professor, Edinburgh Napier University (United Kingdom)) ,  Grant Allen (University of Manchester, UK)
Publisher:   Institute of Physics Publishing
Imprint:   Institute of Physics Publishing
Edition:   3rd edition
ISBN:  

9780750360029


ISBN 10:   075036002
Pages:   200
Publication Date:   22 March 2024
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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1 Introduction 2 Publishing work in academic journals 3 Applying for funding 4 Presenting 5 Outreach and public engagement 6 Engaging with the mass media 7 Establishing an online presence 8 Science and policy 9 Other essential research skills New chapters: Teaching Managing Workplace Stress

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Sam Illingworth is an Associate Professor at Edinburgh Napier University, where his work and research focus on using poetry and games as a way of developing dialogues between scientists and other publics. He is also an award-winning science communicator, poet, games designer, Principal Fellow of Advance HE (PFHEA), Chief Executive Editor of Geoscience Communication and the founder of Consilience, the world's first peer-reviewed science and poetry journal. Find out more about Sam and his work via his website www.samillingworth.com. Grant Allen is a Professor of Atmospheric Physics at the University of Manchester. His research interests include pollution, greenhouse gas measurement methods and remote sensing. Grant received a Natural Environment Research Council Fellowship and became a lecturer in 2011, a senior lecturer in 2013, reader in 2016, and Professor in 2019. Grant has received over £10M in funding, with over 100 publications in high-impact journals. In 2012, he was awarded a Royal Society Westminster Pairing Fellowship to shadow a Member of Parliament to understand the science–policy interface.

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