Theory and best practices in science communication training / edited by Todd P. Newman.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Scientists, trainers, and the strategic communication of science -- What studies of expertise and experience offer science communication training -- The meaning of public-private partnerships for science communication research and practice -- Science engagement and social media: communicating across interests, goals, and platforms -- Training scientists to communicate in a changing world -- The challenges of writing science: tools for teaching and assessing written science communication -- Insights for designing science communication training from formal science education: apply the mantra and be explicit -- Evaluating science communication training: going beyond self-reports -- Abandoning the runaway train: slowing down to draw on lessons learned from the health communication training -- A metro for science communication: building effective infrastructure to support scientists' communication and public engagement