Meet the scientist training

Course description

This training session is designed to prepare researchers to participate in the Meet the Scientist component of LifeLab . However, the aspects covered and the skills developed will be also useful in other engagement contexts.

By the end of this session you will:

• Be able to identify key points of your own research which will generate discussion amongst teenagers;
• Be able to communicate a research story effectively to different audiences – with some appreciation of how to modify for different audiences;
• Be able to facilitate a discussion about research amongst teenagers;
• Have built up the skills needed for this facilitation – confidence in your own communication skills, questioning skills, listening skills;
• Have built up confidence in dealing with school students and the different scenarios which might arise;
• Have learnt more about the STEM ambassador training and have the opportunity to register and become a STEM ambassador.

Target audience:

This training is for researchers (doctoral, early career, academic staff) and technical staff from any level and any discipline - anyone who wants to find out more and become more confident in talking about their work.

Delivered by:

The Lifelab team

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