Concurrent Certificate in Science Communication

School of Interdisciplinary Science
The Concurrent Certificate in Science Communication is administered by the School of Interdisciplinary Science (Faculty of Science).
Arthur Bourns Building, Room C501, ext. 21181
sis@mcmaster.ca

This certificate fulfills a critical need for undergraduate students in science and health disciplines to be skilled at communicating science in various formats for diverse audiences and purposes. Students who complete the certificate will have a strong grounding in the theory of science communication and many work samples that connect theory to practice.

Students who complete this certificate will be able to:

• Engage critically with primary research in the sciences, science communication, and sociology of science
• Critically analyze science within its societal context, in particular its communication via mass media and social media
• Blend theory and practice to create communications that reach different audiences and achieve different goals
• Centre equity, diversity and inclusion in discussions about how scientific and other forms of knowledge are created, vetted and shared
• Apply principles of inclusive science communication to engage audiences with the process, potential and pitfalls of science
• Merge creative and analytical skills to communicate complex ideas