Scientists and engineers who foster information-sharing and respect between science and the public are essential for the public communication of and engagement with science. Although traditional scientific training typically does not prepare scientists and engineers to be effective communicators outside of academia, funding agencies are increasingly encouraging researchers to extend beyond peer-reviewed publishing and communicate their results directly to the greater public.

In response to this need in science communications, the AAAS Center for Public Engagement with Science and Technology has partnered with the National Science Foundation to provide resources for scientists and engineers, both online and through in-person workshops to help researchers communicate more broadly with the public.

Communicating Science: Tools for Scientists and Engineers online resources include webinars, how-to tips for media interviews, strategies for identifying public outreach opportunities, and more.

Workshops for scientists and engineers interested in learning more about science communication tools and techniques are also available. Pre-registration for upcoming workshops is required, as space is limited.

“So many scientists think that once they figure it out, that’s all they have to do, and writing it up is just a chore. I never saw it that way. Part of the art of any kind of total scholarship is to say it well."                                - Stephen Jay Gould