The Art of Science Communication

Boost your science​ communication skills with practical strategies that make complex ideas accessible, engaging, and relevant for diverse learners and public audiences.

This session explores tools for translating scientific concepts, supporting​ learning, sparking curiosity, fostering trust through responsive communication​, and building real connections across classrooms, museums, and community settings. You’ll leave with ​fresh, ready-to-use techniques you can apply immediately to strengthen engagement, spark curiosity, help learners connect science to their everyday lives​, ​a​nd transform scientific concepts into experiences that truly resonate and invite deeper engagement​ with science.

Facilitated by Dione Rossiter, Executive Director of Science at Cal.

Dione (Dee) Rossiter is a Science Communication, Engagement, and Outreach Specialist who has previously worked with non-profits, universities, government offices, and for-profit businesses to improve their science engagement efforts. Dee received her bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley and her Ph.D. from UC Santa Cruz, both in Earth & Planetary Sciences.

If you require accommodation for a disability for effective communication (ASL interpreting/CART captioning, alternative media formats, etc.) or information about campus mobility access features in order to fully participate in this event, please contact us via email with as much advance notice as possible and at least 7-10 days in advance of the event.