MTSC 6000G - Graduate Seminar in Science Communication I (non-credit)

The goal of this course is to assist students in developing the skills necessary to effectively communicate technical information to a diverse scientific audience. Seminars by second-year students also expose students to the range of research carried out within the program. A series of oral and written exercises are each followed by constructive review by both peers and faculty. Early in the course, speaking exercises include a 10-minute presentation to the class on a basic topic in the student’s discipline. Towards the end of the course, students make a 25-minute presentation on a journal article. Writing exercises include abstracts of seminars by second-year students and a brief discussion of a journal article. Evaluation focuses on clarity, precision and the care with which the audience is guided to the presenter’s objective. The student will receive a grade of either pass or fail.
Credit hours: 0