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The Art of Communicating Science

Offered By: World Science Festival via YouTube

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World Science Festival Courses Public Speaking Courses Improvisation Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore the art of science communication in this 48-minute World Science Festival video featuring actor and science advocate Alan Alda in conversation with Brian Greene. Discover Alda's pioneering work in bringing science to a global audience, including his roles as host of Scientific American Frontiers and creator of The Flame Challenge. Learn about Alda's experiences portraying scientists like Richard Feynman and Marie Curie, and gain insights into effective communication in the digital age. Witness the presentation of the first-ever Distinguished Kavli Science Communicator Award to Alda, and enjoy cameo appearances from luminaries in science and the arts.

Syllabus

Intro
Introduction
Host of Scientific American Frontiers
Improv
The Flame Challenge
Richard Feynman
Marie Curie
Communication in the digital world
The Alda family
A special announcement


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World Science Festival

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