Science Communication Certificate

    Science Communication Certificate

    The science communication certificate is open to all UW–Madison students who are passionate about effectively communicating science topics. This certificate explores the intersection of science, media, and society.

    In this 12-credit certificate program you will:

    • Be introduced to science communication theory and understand the way people make sense of increasingly complex scientific breakthroughs
    • Develop skills such as strategic communication, writing, marketing, visual communication, or digital media and learn how to apply them to some of society’s biggest challenges in science and technology
    • Learn to collaborate with others and how to communicate effectively across media and a broad range of audiences
    • Discuss the interdependencies among individuals and their workplaces, communities, environments, and the world and investigate the relationships between science and society
    • Effectively communicate controversial scientific topics in areas such as:
      • Gene editing
      • The environment
      • Health
      • Agriculture
      • Artificial intelligence

    What can CALS offer you?

    CALS students are curious to discover how our living world works and are passionate about using science to improve it.

    Our programs span five areas of study and encourage students to pursue their passions in the classroom and beyond. Learn more about how our students are set up for success:

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    Your CALS Experience

    Advisor & Contact Information

    Advisors can answer your questions, help you create a degree plan that meets your personal and professional goals, and connect you to resources across the UW–Madison campus.

    Incoming students should reach out to CALS Academic Affairs Team to direct your questions. Current UW–Madison students should schedule with their assigned advisor using Starfish.

    CALS Academic Affairs

    116 Agricultural Hall
    1450 Linden Dr., Madison, WI 53706

    academicaffairs@cals.wisc.edu
    (608) 262-3003

    Life Sciences Communication Advising

    Hiram Smith Hall
    1545 Observatory Drive, Madison, WI 53706

    lifescicomm@cals.wisc.edu 
    (608) 262-1464