Communicating Science course: a Five years’ Experience

Communicating Science is a voluntary, inclusive, general-purpose course aimed at equipping students with some basic non-disciplinary skills. This paper evaluates the five-year trajectory of the course (2020–2024) through a robust methodological framework. Using the Science Communication Training Effectiveness (SCTE) scale, it assesses key outcomes, including learning expectations, self-confidence, and skill acquisition, across a diverse cohort of undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, and professionals. Findings from this longitudinal study provide insights into the course's effectiveness, the influence of motivation and work position on outcomes, and the representativeness of specific disciplinary subgroups, Physics among those, with implications for the broader design and delivery of science communication training programs.