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Professor David Wright explains why their Communication of Science & Technology (CSET) Program at Vanderbilt University is unique.


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The Communication of Science and Technology (CSET) program at Vanderbilt University trains undergraduates to engage with the public. The interdisciplinary program was founded in 1997 and has grown to around 7 faculty and 95 students. In 2020, CSET received a grant to redesign the curriculum around the idea of "scientist citizens," around 3 core principles - scientific/humanistic perspective, experiential learning, and ethics. There are core courses that help students develop presentation, writing, and critical thinking skills to communicate science accessibly. Many CSET students double major in science/engineering and humanities. CSET has strong community partnerships that allow students to get hands-on experience. The program hopes to expand with a 4+1 master's program and more science policy course offerings. David Wright is the Stevenson Professor of Chemistry and Director of the program at Vanderbilt University.

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