Science communication & dissemination

1-3 July 2025
Milan

Organizers: Chiara Segrè & Agnese Collino (FUV) - Dates: 1-3 July 2025

Format: In person course

Location: IFOM, Via Adamello 16, Milan

Aim of the course: The course aims to equip researchers with theoretical and practical bases on science communication. Participants will learn the importance of engaging the public and stakeholders, of using various communication channels and how to convey complex concepts clearly to lay audiences. Emphasis will be on storytelling and adapting messages for impact, fostering public understanding and support for scientific research.

Timetable
9.00-9.30
Lesson Argument

Introduction to the course

Teachers

Scientific supervisors,

Affiliations

FUV

Lesson Location
IFOM - Meeting Room 1-2
Timetable
9.30-10.30
Lesson Argument

The society of knowledge and the state of art in science communication

Teachers

Alessandro Tavecchio,

Affiliations

SISSA, Trieste

Lesson Location
IFOM - Meeting Room 1-2
Timetable
10.30-11.30
Lesson Argument

Basis of theory of communication: frame, emotion vs rationality 

Teachers

Alessandro Tavecchio,

Affiliations

SISSA, Trieste

Lesson Location
IFOM - Meeting Room 1-2
Timetable
11.45-12.45
Lesson Argument

Science and Society: risk communication

Teachers

Agnese Collino,

Affiliations

FUV

Lesson Location
IFOM - Meeting Room 1-2
Timetable
13.45-14.45
Lesson Argument

Scientific versus public communication of science

Teachers

Scientific supervisors,

Affiliations

FUV

Lesson Location
IFOM - Meeting Room 1-2
Timetable
14.45-15.45
Lesson Argument

Storytelling and data in science communication (and pseudoscience) 

Teachers

Chiara Segré,

Affiliations

FUV

Lesson Location
IFOM - Meeting Room 1-2
Timetable
16.00-17.30
Lesson Argument

Science and values: a glimpse into Bioethics and Research Integrity

Teachers

Marco Annoni,

Affiliations

FUV CNR

Lesson Location
IFOM - Meeting Room 1-2
Timetable
9.30-10.30
Lesson Argument

Science and social media: handle with care

Teachers

Samuele Negro,

Affiliations

University of Padova

Lesson Location
IFOM - Meeting Room 1-2
Timetable
10.30-11.30
Lesson Argument

Scientific journalism: cheerleader or watchdog?

Teachers

Donatella Barus,

Affiliations

FUV

Lesson Location
IFOM - Meeting Room 1-2
Timetable
11.45-12.45
Lesson Argument

Know your press office! (and few tips on how to survive interviews and press conferences) 

Teachers

Scientific supervisors,

Affiliations

FUV

Lesson Location
IFOM - Meeting Room 1-2
Timetable
13.45-14.45
Lesson Argument

How to communicate to students: edutainment/serious games

Teachers

Scientific supervisors,

Affiliations

FUV

Lesson Location
IFOM - Meeting Room 1-2
Timetable
14.45-17.30
Lesson Argument

Workshop SMOGVILLE

Teachers

Scientific supervisors,

Affiliations

FUV

Lesson Location
IFOM - Meeting Room 1-2
Timetable
9.00-10.30
Lesson Argument

Influence of AI between production and communication of science

Teachers

Daniela Ovadia

Lesson Location
IFOM - Meeting Room 1-2
Timetable
10.45-13.00
Lesson Argument

Workshop - Simulation of interview and/or simulation of press conference 

Teachers

Scientific supervisors,

Affiliations

FUV

Lesson Location
IFOM - Meeting Room 1-2
Timetable
14.45-17.30
Lesson Argument

Workshop pratico (pitch, ecc. con stili e modalità diverse comunicate prima)

Teachers

Scientific supervisors,

Affiliations

FUV

Lesson Location
IFOM - Meeting Room 1-2
Timetable
17.45-18.00
Lesson Argument

Conclusions

Teachers

Scientific supervisors,

Affiliations

FUV

Lesson Location
IFOM - Meeting Room 1-2