Scientific Communication

Course objectives

Aims The first educational objective of the course is to prepare young people for the scientific debate on the media with a focus on artificial intelligence issues. The student will have the opportunity to know the tools and skills required for correct communication. Identification of users and sources. Writing for different textual genres, conducting interviews. Use of the web and "social" communication. The second objective of the course is the optimization of the ability to present one's scientific curriculum to an audience of experts with the ultimate aim of improving the job placement performance of students. The course will be complemented by practical exercises. Knowledge and understanding The languages ​​of communication Ability to apply knowledge and understanding Communication of scientific data Critical and judgmental skills Evaluation of the critical issues of scientific communication relating to the correctness of sources and the identification of the appropriate language for different users. Ability to communicate what has been learned Group discussion of the topics of the course, simulation of editorial meetings, simulation of professional interviews. Ability to continue studying independently throughout life Maturation of critical skills as well as the understanding of the cultural strength of communication.

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Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
Case studies of genetic diseases and biomedicine will be considered to define key elements for correct communication across various media (radio, video, social media, web, print, newspapers, periodicals, books). Theoretical lessons will be integrated with practical exercises to enable students to acquire active communication skills, critical methodology, and correct source analysis. Special attention will be given to new perspectives and issues related to the use of artificial intelligence in science communication, in terms of data collection, content production, and image creation.
Prerequisites
Elements of science and biomedicine.
Books
Bonaventura Di Bello. AI pro. Progettare, creare e comunicare con l’intelligenza artificiale generativa. Hartwell et al.: GENETICA dall'analisi formale alla genomica Alberts and Johnson: Molecular Biology of the Cell Saggio L’età se esiste Bencivelli de Ceglia Comunicare la scienza Meldolesi E l'uomo creò l'uomo. CRISPR e la rivoluzione dell’editing genomico
Frequency
Not mandatory
Exam mode
•Writing of science and medical communication pieces with in-class tutoring. •Alternatively, writing an article in class without sources on the exam date. For everyone, the recording of grades will take place on the exam date.
Lesson mode
Classroom lectures and writing workshops on specific topics covered in the course.
  • Lesson codeAAF2228
  • Academic year2024/2025
  • CourseMathematical Sciences for Artificial Intelligence
  • CurriculumSingle curriculum
  • Year3rd year
  • Semester2nd semester
  • CFU3
  • Subject areaAltre conoscenze utili per l'inserimento nel mondo del lavoro