Science Communication Workshop: Mark Your Impact on the Transdisciplinary Global Landscape
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Science communication that captivates the achievements of scientific collaborations and details the impact ofsocietally relevant research is more vital than ever as the world races to find equitable ways of addressingglobal change. Transdisciplinary research is a field that allows natural scientists, social scientists, andcommunity members to focus on and analyze environmental challenges in-depth, providing rich information forunderstanding complex interactions between environmental, social, and economic factors. The question is,how do we communicate the impact of our transdisciplinary work outside of academic publications? What arethe best ways to inform the general public and other stakeholders about our projects? This session addressesthe challenges of telling the story of our science interactively and experientially. Storytelling is an age-old formof communication; however, there are many ways of telling stories and many elements that could be includedin a story. One applied form of storytelling is recording information and data using the case study methodology. Casestudies are used in many teaching areas, including originally in medicine, law, and business, to help peoplethink like experts in their field, cultivate the courage to act, and foster a spirit of inquiry. Case studies beyondacademic fields are especially relevant for transdisciplinary research because of the complex social andenvironmental problems TD research addresses. This workshop aims to provide evidence-based training inscience communication to a transdisciplinary audience, explicitly focusing on learning how a case studyapproach is a practical application of science communication and can be effective in qualitatively displayingthe impact of TD research. A case study template will be used to help develop storytelling skills of theaudience. We aim to train and aid participants in creating the first draft of their case study and build theirsupport network with colleagues to continue their work.
Institution: Belmont Forum
Language: English
Subfield: History and Philosophy of Science
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7202139654