Description

Participants in this training series program will develop science communication skills centered on BIPOC identities, voices, and experiences. Students will examine Inclusive Science Communication (ISC) theory and practice through the lens of equity, inclusion, intersectionality, and racialized identities in STEM. Through podcasts and written reflections, students will explore narrative storytelling in the context of their lived experiences and the histories they bring to their research. Participants will apply their training through submissions to the Graduate School Diversity Office’s SPARK e-zine and engagement with BIPOC STEM students and families in a community engagement event at the Bell Museum. Learners will be expected to participate in the entire workshop series and create a final product for the Bell Museum to earn a Gold Badge - a digital credential from the Graduate School. This training program is funded by the Institute for Advanced Studies Research Collaborative and in collaboration with  BGREAT, CORE, the Science Communication Lab, and the Graduate School Diversity Office. 

*All registrants for ISCE training must be COSP eligible.

Learning outcomes:

Students will

• Develop skills in narrative storytelling digital technologies

• Learn to identify principles of ISC and apply them in professional settings and interactions with diverse audiences

• Apply ISC principles to create equitable community relationships based on trust and mutual respect. 

• Practice ISC skills by submitting to the SPARK e-zine and engaging with BIPOC STEM secondary school students and families.

Training Activities: 

Contested Spaces (Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, 12:00 - 4:00 PM CST, in-person w/ lunch) - Explore storytelling techniques to focus on the ways in which identity shapes the experience of space and time.

Inclusive Science Communication (Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST, in-person w/ lunch) - Address specific aspects of ISC as it relates to racialized identities in STEM by centering intentionality, reciprocity, and reflexivity. 

Inclusive Science Communication Skills Training (Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM CST, in-person w/ lunch) - Utilize storytelling techniques to engage audiences when sharing research and science identities with members of the community.

Culturally Responsive Community Engagement (Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM CST, in-person w/ lunch) - Learn strategies that incorporate the personal backgrounds and experiences of secondary school youth and families while honoring the cultural assets of individual origins and experiences.

 Multimodal Storytelling (Two sessions in Jan & Feb 2023, 3 hours, virtual on Saturday TBD) - Explore different storytelling modalities, including podcasting, with a narrative focus to communicate scientific findings.

SPARK Community Engagement Day (Saturday, May 20, 2023, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST, in-person w/lunch) - Apply the knowledge gained from the ISC training program during a half-day community engagement event with BIPOC families at the Bell Museum.

SPARK e-zine submission (Spring 2023) - Apply the knowledge gained from the ISC training program by  submitting a story, blog post, or podcast for a special ISC edition of the SPARK e-zine.