The Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre (BMSC) and Niki Wilson present this science communication workshop that will empower scientists and science students to effectively communicate their research and science to the world around them.
Instructor Niki Wilson will guide students through the how, when, and why of mastering science communication to public audiences through different mediums. This workshop also explores how to navigate the ever-changing communication landscapes and technologies in order to effectively communicate science to inspire and engage audiences, and help foster data-driven and science-backed change in our world.
Major learning outcomes from this workshop will be:
• An understanding of the many modes and formats of science communication.
• A preliminary understanding of how to translate complex scientific concepts into accessible language for diverse audiences, including policymakers, funders, journalists, specific communities, and the general public.
• An understanding of what makes a science story compelling and potentially newsworthy.
• Critical thinking about the structure and content of science communications in an era of increasing misinformation.
• Practice with public speaking and hosting/moderating conversations about science to maximize opportunities at conferences, faculty meetings and other venues.
• Preliminary building blocks for a career in science communication.
Dates: September 23rd – 27th, 2026 (4 days and one evening)
Cost (including room and board at BMSC): $1200 CAD
To register: Please email our programs Coordinator Grace Nelles at GNelles(at)bamfieldmsc.com for how to register.
About Niki Wilson:
Niki Wilson is a multimedia science journalist with a past life as a biologist. She grew up dodging bears in Jasper National Park, Canada, and has studied everything from mammoths to mountain pine beetle. She now writes about nature and the environment for publications like BBC Earth, PBSNature, and Canadian Geographic. She was associate producer for the Audible top five podcast Wild Sounds of Canada, and co-host of the Apple top ten science podcast Anthropomania. She has won numerous science journalism fellowships, and in 2023 she was honoured with the Wildlife Outreach Award from the Alberta Chapter of The Wildlife Society for her work in science journalism. Niki is thrilled this year to celebrate 12 orbits around the sun as a
science advisor and main stage host for the Jasper Dark Sky Festival.
Niki has taught science communications since 2010 with the Banff Science Communications School, now Global Partners in Science Communications. Niki also teaches independently, hosting workshops onjournalism, science communication and nature writing to a cross-section of organizations, universities and public. She is currently working with experts in the field of facilitation, engagement journalism, and innovation to build workshop content that can help scientists and science communicators navigate a polarized communications landscape
See Niki’s LinkedIn here: Niki Wilson | LinkedIn