#9 Introducing UCL’s new Master’s in Science Communication (MSc) | WeAreSTS
ProfJoeCain talks with Dr. Melanie Smallman and Dr. Jean-Baptiste Gouyon about UCL’s new Master’s in Science Communication (MSc). They discuss the philosophy behind the degree, some of its key modules, and how it is designed to balance practical skill development with foundational theory in communications. There also is discussion about how they plan to give this degree global relevance, careers thinking, and how activities in the degree will tie into other activities around UCL and around London.
Our discussion also identifies some key information for prospective applicants. If you think you might want to join us, this episode will give a smooth introduction to the new degree.
More information is available on the STS website:
https://ucl.ac.uk/sts/msc
For questions about admissions, email:
sts-admissions@ucl.ac.uk
In the interview, we discussed several examples of excellent science communication. These examples were:
Featuring
Interviewees:
Dr Melanie Smallman, Associate Professor in Science and Technology Studies . Melanie also appears on WeAreSTS episode #6.
Dr Jean-Baptiste Gouyon, Associate Professor in Science Communication . Jean-Baptiste also appears on WeAreSTS episode #2.
Interviewer:
Professor Joe Cain, Professor in History and Philosophy of Biology https://ucl.ac.uk/sts/cain>
Music credits
“Rollin At 5,” by Kevin MacLeod
https://filmmusic.io/song/5000-rollin-at-5
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
"Sweeter Vermouth," by Kevin MacLeod
https://filmmusic.io/song/4450-sweeter-vermouth
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Production information
Editing and post-production by Professor Joe Cain.
Podcast information
“WeAreSTS” is a production of the Department of Science and Technology Studies (STS) at University College London (UCL). To find out more, and to leave feedback about the show, visit us online:
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/sts/podcast
STS Students and staff also can find on the website information about how to get involved with our programme.
“WeAreSTS” producer is Professor Joe Cain.
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