The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) awarded a $146,539 Project Grant under the Higher Education Challenge Grants Program (CFDA 10.217) to Oklahoma State University (OSU). The purpose of this 3-year project, which runs from December 1, 2023 to November 30, 2026, is to develop science communication training materials and provide in-person workshops to improve the ability of student researchers to effectively communicate their work to the public and key stakeholders.
The project aims to address the lack of science communication training for scientists and develop best practices for training the next generation of researchers to share their findings more broadly. The in-person trainings will give student researchers hands-on practice and feedback under the supervision of experienced science communication experts. Additionally, online resources will be created to help institutions across the country enhance the science communication skills of their student researchers. By improving science communication, this project seeks to increase the reach and impact of scientific results, enabling more informed decisions and better outcomes for communities nationwide.
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