[pccgrads] Winter Science Communication Offerings

[Miriam Bertram via pccgrads]

Hello there,
(first, sorry for the long email...)

A heads up that I'm reviving the* 1 credit Climate Communication Seminar
(OCN/ATMS/ESS 596)  for Winter 2026.  We'll meet Tuesdays from 2-3:20 in
OCN 425.* You should see the course in the timeschedule soon.  I'm
formulating the syllabus now, so if there are topics that you, as an
experienced or budding climate communicator, would like to see included,
please shoot me an email.  My list currently includes things helpful to
GCeCS capstone students (e.g. communication design and evaluation),
addressing tough questions and tough audiences (we may get the seasoned
speakers in the room for this one), creating your personal introduction,
finding hope, etc. This seminar can provide another opportunity for PNW
Climate Ambassadors
<https://pcc.uw.edu/research/pnw-climate-ambassador-program/>to share their
expertise and gain from that of others.  I'm also working towards making
the content engaging for grad students working on certificates or similar
outreach programs in health and clean energy.

There will be plenty of time to workshop ideas and for students to get to
know each other. Let me know (soon) if you have any
suggestions/questions/etc. More details to come.

*REMINDER TO GCeCS CAPSTONE STUDENTS, OR ANYONE WITH QUESTIONS ABOUT THE
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN CLIMATE SCIENCE
<https://pcc.uw.edu/education/graduate-certificate/>:  Mark your calendars
for the in-person Q&A session in the PCC office (OCN 335) on Wednesday Dec.
3 between 10 and 2.  I'll be there to answer your questions.*

Two other opportunities to get training in science communication this
Winter quarter, in ways that count towards the 1 credit minimum
communication requirement for the GCeCS and opportunities to engage in
science communication:

1. CENV 500: Communicating Science to the Public Effectively
(Note from Miriam-this is a fantastic opportunity if you have time and can
get in! Focuses on learning to share your research with others)

Winter 2025

3 credits (Credit/No Credit)

Meets Wednesday / Friday 12:00-1:20 pm

Whether you’re looking to give an unforgettable job talk, change a
policymaker’s mind, or finally get your family to understand your research,
the Engage course is a great professional development opportunity and
learning experience. This is a discussion-based course for graduate
students in the sciences that focuses on effective techniques for
communicating science, with an emphasis on sharing your science with
non-specialists. At the end of the quarter, each student will present a 20
minute public talk on their graduate research to be delivered during the
2026 Engage: Science Speaker Series.



In this course, students will:

- Develop and practice analogies to distill their research

- Perfect their elevator pitches

- Practice storytelling, audience consideration, and cultural competency

- Play improv games to leverage improvisation as a public speaking tool

- Engage in weekly readings and discussions

- Hear from guest speakers on science communication



Space is limited to 15 students, and the course fills quickly, often with
an extensive waiting list. Thus, we have an application process and an
expectation agreement which must be completed for a student to be
considered. The student application is available here
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://bit.ly/ENGAGE2026App__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!jKZUeoVb1fjlPlUxMnTg240ySL1pO7N18JKiTdn2cw8qK0Kqo5rWDGt8vv2UL88GkMbIyzl1BpFjkFKVTIuSoUnL$>,
and must be submitted by Friday, November 14th.

General information
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.engage-science.space/__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!jKZUeoVb1fjlPlUxMnTg240ySL1pO7N18JKiTdn2cw8qK0Kqo5rWDGt8vv2UL88GkMbIyzl1BpFjkFKVTD4fF0Zw$>
 about Engage: The Science Speaker Series and Seminar

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*2. SMEA 550D.  THE THEORY AND PRACTICE OF LINKING KNOWLEDGE WITH ACTION TO
ADDRESS  MODERN ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES.*
Winter 2026
2 credits Credit/No Credit
Grads only
Meets Tuesdays 12-1:50
SLN  20186
Instructor: Scott Kalafatis

THIS WORK REQUIRES NEW PERSPECTIVES, APPROACHES, COLLABORATIONS,
KNOWLEDGE, AND NEW WAYS OF LINKING SCHOLARSHIP WITH SOCIETY. READING AND
DISCUSSION-BASED SEMINAR WILL ILLUSTRATE CONCEPTS
W/EXAMPLES FROM EFFORTS TO INFORM SOCIETAL RESPONSES TO CLIMATE
CHANGE.
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Know of other communication offerings? Let me know and I can share them
broadly.

Have a great sunny fall day,
Miriam

-- 
Miriam Bertram, PhD
Assistant Director, UW Program on Climate Change
PCC Office:  Ocean Sciences Building Room 335A
PCC office phone: 206-543-6521
PCC Private Linkedin Group : UW Program on Climate Change Connector

"Educate like democracy depends on it" -Robert Reich
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