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    Stony Brook University Pre-College Summer: Communicating Science

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    Details

    • Listing Type: Summer Programs
    • Program Delivery: Residential
    • Provided By: College
    • Session Start: July
    • Session Length: One Week
    • Entering Grade: 11th, 12th
    • Gender: Coed
    • Category: Academic
    • Sub-Categories: Communications, STEM, Career Exploration
    • Selective: Yes
    • Ages: 15, 16, 17
    • Minimum Cost: $1,500 - $2,999
    • Career Clusters: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
    • Credit Awarded: No
    • Location:Stony Brook, New York
    • Last Updated:December 2024
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    Overview

    Unleash your science communication skills! This dynamic pre-college course blends improvisational theater with storytelling techniques. Learn to craft compelling presentations that captivate audiences, taught by an instructor from Stony Brook University's renowned Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science. Transform how you share scientific ideas with passion and precision.

    Course Content

    In this experiential program, you will participate in hands-on learning activities including:

    • Use a combination of preparation and spontaneity to connect with audiences
    • Communicate vividly and expressively about science
    • Use various strategies to make communication about science more effective and engaging
    • Analyze science communication examples
    • Participate in exercises such as theatre games and role plays to develop communication skills
    • Deliver a short presentation for a target audience on a science topic

     Life On Campus

    Outside of class, you will enjoy social activities, develop lasting friendships, and get a taste of college life on campus.