Fwd: [UCSBADVS] Stop the Science "Miscommunication"—Take COMM 164 this Summer!
Undergrad Advising Global Studies
From: COMM Advising <commad...@comm.ucsb.edu>
Date: Thu, May 14, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Subject: [UCSBADVS] Stop the Science "Miscommunication"—Take COMM 164 this Summer!
To: <ucsb...@ltsc.ucsb.edu>
Dear Advisors,
T.G.I.T. (Thank Gosh it's Thursday). Will you send this out to your list servs as appropriate? Thank you in advance!
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Dear Student,
Ever wonder why so much vital scientific discovery stays "trapped" in labs and journals instead of reaching the people who need it?
The Department of Communication is opening up a rare opportunity for non-majors this summer! Usually, our upper-division courses are restricted to Comm students, but COMM 164: Communicating Science to the Public is currently open to everyone. This is likely the only time you’ll be able to grab a seat in this class if you aren't already a Comm major! 📢
What’s it about? The scientific community is a key source of knowledge, but that info is often segregated from the public. This course examines the socio-cultural factors that either help or hinder the communication of science. From Global Warming to the environmental impact of AI, we’ll look at the real-world consequences of what happens when communication succeeds—or fails. 🤖🌱
The Details: 📍
Course: COMM 164 – Communicating Science to the Public
Instructor: Prof. Alan Crawley
Location: South Hall, 1430
When: Summer Session B
Whether you're a future scientist, engineer, or advocate, being able to move knowledge into the "common stock" is a total superpower. Jump on this while there are still spots available!
Abby S.
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4005 Social Sciences & Media Studies (SSMS)
