Center for Communicating Scientific Information
Welcome to the Center for Communicating Scientific Information
at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Our Services
VIRTUAL REALITY LAB
Utilize our virtual reality software to practice for an upcoming presentation in front of a virtual audience.
1 ON 1 COACHING
Receive expert feedback and guidance in a one on one session to perfect an upcoming presentation.
TRAINING WORKSHOPS
Learn about the latest
science, tools, and practices to enhance your public speaking skills.
Book an Appointment*
We offer services to help you prepare for an upcoming speech or work on your public speaking skills. Practice presenting a planned speech OR practice answering question prompts at our virtual reality lab. Get one on one coaching from either of our public speaking experts.
Choose from the options below to sign up for a 20 minute session.
*Please be aware that our funding partner requires CCSI to prioritize the needs of participants identified in the NSF research grant. Appointments may need to be rescheduled if availability becomes limited.
NO SHOW POLICY: If you are no longer able to attend, please reschedule within 24 hours of your appointment. If you fail to show up to your appointment without notification, you may be restricted from using our services in the future.
What to Expect: CCSI Virtual Reality Lab
Thinking about visiting the Center for Communicating Scientific Information's Virtual Reality lab?
Watch this video to get an inside look of what to expect during your visit.
COVID-19 PROTOCOL
In order to participate in our Center for Communicating Scientific Information virtual reality lab, we require PROTECTIVE FACE MASKS TO BE WORN AT ALL TIMES during your session. We thank you for your cooperation!
Communicating Scientific Information Resources
Want evidence based tips on how to improve your scientific communication? Keep scrolling!
Try out the New Meta Quest 3 Headsets
Visit our VR Lab today and experience the latest VR software and AI technology
Science Fair
December 6, 2024
at UH Mānoa Campus Center Courtyard
@ 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Watch Video on our Fall 2022 Science Fair below
Communicating Scientific Information Resources
Resources for Communicating Scientific Information to a Lay Audience
Elevator Pitch Resources
Communicating Scientific Information Recommended Readings
Bennett, D. J., & Jennings, R. C. (Eds.) (2011). Successful science communication: Telling it like it is. Cambridge University Press.
Besley, J. C., & Dudo, A. (2022). Strategic science communication: A guide to setting the right objectives for more effective public engagement. Johns Hopkins University Press.
Bowater, L, & Yeoman, K. (2012). Science communication: A practical guide for scientists. Wiley Blackwell.
Cormick, C. (2019). The science of communicating science: The ultimate guide. CSIRO Publishing.
Gasiorek, J., & Aune, R. K. (2021). Creating understanding: How communicating aligns minds. Peter Lang. https://doi.org/10.3726/b17801
Holgate, S. A. (2024). Communicating science clearly: A self-help guide for students and researchers. CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003206828
Kahlor, L., & Stout, P. (Eds.) (2009). Communicating science: New agendas in communication. Taylor & Francis
Past Workshops
FALL 2024
10/16/24 Explaining Research in 4 Minutes or Less by Dr. Amy Hubbard
10/29/24 Ideas for Effective Presentations by Dr. Amy Hubbard
11/1/24 Tailoring your Speech to your Audience by Sanoe Burgess, MA
SUMMER 2024
6/19/24 Communication Tips for Conflict Management by Dr. Amy Hubbard
7/10/24 Impromptu Speaking by Dr. Amy Hubbard
FALL 2023
9/26/23 Understanding Attitudes Toward GMOs in Hawaiʻi by Sanoe Burgess, MA
10/10/23 Ideas for Effective Presentations by Dr. Amy Hubbard
10/27/23 Ideas for Effective Presentations by Dr. Amy Hubbard
11/3/23 Explaining Research In 4 Minutes or Less by Dr. Amy Hubbard
11/13/23 Audience Centeredness by Dr. Amy Hubbard
SPRING 2023
1/20/23 Ideas for Effective Presentations by Dr. Amy Hubbard
4/28/23 Ideas for Effective Presentations by Dr. Amy Hubbard @ Iowa State University
FALL 2022
10/13/22 Ideas for Effective Presentations by Dr. Amy Hubbard
11/17/22 Understanding Attitudes Toward GMOs In Hawaiʻi by Sanoe Burgess, MA
The A-MAIZE-ing Science Fair
Fall 2022
CCSI In the News
Testimonials
“Thanks to your help, I could feel my anxiety level reduced significantly during my presentation.”
Eunjin Jang
Accounting Master's Student
"I appreciated being able to practice in a real auditorium setting and see people without fear of messing up."
Hannah Shor
Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences Master's Student
"This was a fun and low-friction way to get public speaking practice."
Jacob Hurst
Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences
PhD student
CCSI Team
Respectful. Passionate. Professional.
Meet our team! We are a diverse group of academics with an accumulated
35 years of experience in studying and teaching public speaking and a host of other communication skills. We are particularly passionate about helping others enhance their public speaking abilities and confidence.
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