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University of Florida

Global Education of Science


UF Faculty: Georgette Kluiters
Department: Entomology and Nematology Department
College: College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

UF Faculty: Ally Fleischer
Department: Entomology and Nematology Department
College: College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
Partner Faculty: Science communicators from around the world 
Partner Institution: Variety of institutions, including higher education institutions, museums, and charities
Title:
ENGAGES: Entomology and Nematology: Generating Audiences for Global Education of Science
Project Description: This semester-long virtual exchange project engages students in international science communication by connecting them with entomology professionals from different countries. Students conduct interviews to learn how science is communicated in varying cultural contexts, considering public perceptions, societal norms, and possible communication restrictions. They then create a media artifact inspired by their expert's communication style and share it with classmates. The project fosters cultural awareness, empathy, and critical thinking while enhancing students’ science communication skills. It culminates in a comparative reflection, encouraging deeper understanding of global perspectives on science communication.
Learning Outcomes:

Undergraduate:

  • Exhibit curiosity about other cultures' science communication practices.
  • Engage openly and respectfully with a science communicator in another country / culture.
  • Demonstrate awareness of global verbal and nonverbal communication differences.
  • Understand global science communication systems in their cultural contexts.
  • Discuss global approaches and challenges to science communication.

Graduate:

  • Exhibit curiosity about other cultures' science communication practices.
  • Engage openly and respectfully with a science communicator in another country / culture.
  • Demonstrate awareness of verbal and nonverbal communication differences.
  • Understand global science communication systems in their cultural contexts.
  • Contrast global approaches and challenges to science communication between countries.
Participating Countries: Multicountry
Number of Participants: 30+ UF Students
Discipline: Entomology
UF Course Code & Name: ENY 4932 / 6931 - Seminar in Science Communication
Project Duration: 16 weeks
Activity Type(s): Other
Time allotted to each activity:
  • Synchronous Activities: 1 hour/week
  • Asynchronous Activities: 3 hours/week
Technology Tools:
  • Video chat platforms: Zoom, Skype, Teams (for interviews)
  • Canvas: Learning management system for assignment submissions
  • Padlet: Multimedia sharing and class engagement
  • Time zone converter: timeanddate.com
Sequence of Activities: OPEN FILE