CERTIFICATE IN SCIENCE COMMUNICATION

Certificate Directors: Jodie Guest, PhD, Professor and Senior Vice Chair, Department of Epidemiology, jodie.guest@emory.edu & Elizabeth Mendes, Associate Dean of Communications, Elizabeth.mendes@emory.edu

Official Certificate in Science Communication Site

The Certificate in Science Communication trains students to enhance public understanding of valuable scientific information and counter misinformation. It features a comprehensive curriculum taught by faculty with expertise in domains such as health literacy, communication, and data visualization.

Who Is This Certificate For?

Students interested in leadership roles requiring excellent communication skills.

Competencies of the Certificate in Science Communication

The Certificate in Science Communication comprises the following competencies that students are expected to master:

• Describe why we need to clearly communicate scientific and public health information to the public and the consequences when we do not.

• Combat science and health misinformation and disinformation.

• Describe the criteria that will help tailor messages to the intended audience.

• Simplify written messages with everyday words, active voice, short sentences and paragraphs, and one main message.

• Demonstrate how to use a story or narrative to share research.

• Demonstrate cultural humility when sharing health information.

• Develop science and health communication products that increase accessibility and interpretability of health information.

• Communicate effectively with public health stakeholders.