Scientists need to get better at talking to the public. Why doesn’t training seem to help?

Robert Wyss, Margaret Rubega & Robert Capers, NiemanLab, 08 April 2021

Today, when curbing COVID-19 requires hundreds of millions of people to get vaccinated, it’s more urgent than ever for scientists to be able to communicate effectively with the public. As such, there are now an expanding number of science communication training programs that last anywhere from a few hours to several months. However, a study conducted by NiemanLab highlights there is a need for more rigorous methods to…

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