SciComm - Science Communication for Super Kids
Be an effective Science Communicator in school level and explore your scientific potential
Science Communication Online Course for the super kid is designed to explore the scientific mind of little champs. A scientific sense grows from the very early stage of their childhood. Proper nourishing and encouragement is the key to increase the love and passion for science learning. Only a good foundation and understanding of science can lead the child to become a scientist, astronaut, doctor, engineer, or any other science-oriented career in the future. Research and trends show that twenty years from now, 70% of today's jobs will be replaced by new and emerging jobs, which will be 100% technology-based. Learning Coding and Music can wait, but learning science can't. There is no use in coding without the excellent knowledge of science unless you want your kid to become an app developer. The future professionals market will be beyond just app developers; it will be full of technology creators and operators, scientific explorers, researchers and communicators. Be future-ready.
What is Science Communication ?
Science communication is the discipline of informing, teaching, raising awareness of science-related topics, and instilling awe in scientific discoveries and debates. Science communicators and audiences are well connected, and each group's skill and level of science understanding differs. Outward-facing or science outreach (usually undertaken by professional scientists to non-expert audiences) and inward-facing or science "inreach" are two types of science communication (expert to expert communication from similar or different scientific backgrounds). Science journalism and science museums are two examples of outreach. Read more
What is the job of a Science Communicator ?
The job of a professional science communicator is vast. There is an MS degree program on Science Communication by Australian National University. Many graduates have found careers as communications officers for scientific organizations such as CSIRO, science-oriented government departments, university departments and businesses as claimed by the ANU. India is in need of good Science Communicator who can bring out science and researches to the public and make it entertaining and popular to the masses.
Why is Science Communication for Kids ?
Science communication is a skill that skill can acquire at any age but from different perspectives. From the early schooling of classes 4-5, the school book science is consumption-based. The first science communication comes into play when your child participates in any inter-school science fair, does a project, and explains it to the audience. The winner trophy goes to the team, who has a unique project and can easily demonstrate that to the audience. So communication also has a great part here.
Highlights :
Understand Science as a tool of communication.
Learn the art of storytelling.
Storytelling for Science Topics.
Learn to connect with your audience.
Who are STEM COMMUNICATORS? ( Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics )
STEM Communicators are those who communicate STEM subjects to people and create public awareness. This usually refers to all individuals involved in informal science communication activities or hands-on education projects.
There are many STEM Communication jobs and careers available. Every day, new STEM communication roles are created!
Here are some examples of the work you can do as a STEM Communicator.
- You can become a science journalist in a national newspaper, school magazine or social media ( Facebook Youtube )
- Assist in the promotion of breakthrough stories from academic research by working with the scholars.
- Participate in science events or present science shows at schools, science centres, or festivals.
- Create interactive exhibits for science centers.
INSPIRINIG STORY OF SUBARNO ISAAC BARI
When he was only six months old, Soborno could speak in complete sentences. His parents were shocked to discover his ability to solve problems in Math, Physics and Chemistry at a young age. His videos were shared on social media and he was featured by local TV stations in New York. Isaac Bari was invited by Voice of America (VOA) to test his intelligence after a while. VOA's youngest ever conversation partner was the young genius. The Bengali-American prodigy also wrote a book that aims to spread peace and happiness.
His talent quickly gained global recognition and Soborno's parents received a message asking them to change their son's name to Isaac after Sir Isaac Newton. Although his parents didn't initially pay much attention, they quickly recognized Soborno's talent and gave him the name "Soborno Isaac Bari."
Storytelling for Science Communication :
Learn the art of storytelling.
Apply storytelling for Science.
Make a communication bridge with audience.
Find your target audience.
Educate your audience.
Be the science communicator of your school, town, city, state.
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Science communication for Class 4 to 11
Suborno Isaac Bari proves that age is not a limitation to become an iconic science communicator scholar. If music , dancing, painting can be the extra curricular activity of your child, then why not science ? Science itself is an art, history and literature. In our school curriculum, science is not taught the way it should be. The lac of emotion behind science is reason of our failure.
Frequently Asked Questions
The course is designed to be self paced learning. Monthly live workshops and assignments are provided.
Students can participate on monthly science debate and group discussion, presentation and webinar with other students.
Students are also encouraged by nominating the best science communicator twice a year.
Students become member of the science communicator channel.