Mastering Science Journalism Writing
C-HUBWelcome to Science Journalism Writing Course
Are you ready to share science beyond the lab and journal pages?
This course is designed for learners who want to communicate scientific ideas clearly and engagingly for the public. Whether you are a student, researcher, or professional, this class equips you with the conceptual foundation and practical writing skills needed to transform scientific knowledge into compelling, accurate stories for wider society.
Why join this course?
High Demand & Impactful Skills: Learn how to transform complex scientific ideas into accessible stories, an essential skill that is rarely taught but increasingly needed to share science with wider communities.
Career Pathway: Gain a strong foundation for starting or transitioning into science journalism, a growing and rewarding professional field.
Showcase Your Expertise: Equip yourself to communicate your knowledge beyond academic circles, increasing visibility, credibility, and opportunities for collaboration.
Interactive & Practice-Based: Develop your writing through drafting, revising, quizzes, and discussions in an engaging online learning environment designed to support real skill building.
What will you learn?
This course combines self-paced and project-based learning. You will explore the foundations of science journalism writing, including definitions, key differences from scientific writing, and real examples. You will also learn article structure, step-by-step writing processes, and how to publish your work and pursue a career in science journalism.
Course Features
- This 7 lessons with an estimated 12–14 hours of study
- Summativequizzes with a minimum passing score of 70%
- Final project: a draft science journalism article
- Certificate awarded upon enrollment, fee payment, and successful submission of the final draft for assessment and feedback
Who can join?
No prior knowledge is required to join this scourse, only curiosity, openness to learning, and a willingness to write So, are you ready to learn science journalism? Join us today!
Instructors
Ayunda Aulia Valencia, Ph.D. is a lecturer in the Geophysics Program, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia. He earned his Ph.D. in Applied Geology from Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), a Master’s degree in Petroleum Geoscience from Imperial College London, and Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Geophysics from Institut Teknologi Bandung. His research focuses on delta morphodynamics, sediment compaction, sustainable geoscience, environmental risk assessment, and computational geoscience modelling. He has published in international journals and Scopus-indexed proceedings, and has experience as a researcher, lecturer, and geophysicist in Indonesia and abroad.
Anne Meylani Magdalena Sirait, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in the Geophysics Program, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia. She earned her Ph.D. in Earth and Environmental Sciences from Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA. Her research focuses on seismotectonics in Indonesia and globally, as well as disaster education. She has published several scientific papers and articles in the fields of seismology and disaster education.