1. Education and Practice of Science Communication at Hokkaido University, Japan Gensei Ishimura Communicators in Science and Technology Education Program (CoSTEP)

3. 1. What is CoSTEP?

8. 2. What we teach?

9. 3 major components I. Way of thinking in science communication II. Information Analysis and Planning for Action III. Practices in science communication To understand theoretical constellation of the field and “frame of reference” which gives basis for agenda setting and decision making to handle with practical issues as science communicators. To learn basic way of thinking to investigate, analyze, and evaluate information about science and society, in order to give basis for decision making, consensus building, and strategy making. To learn basic knowledge and skills necessary for taking effective role through a variety of practices in the society

10. 7 elements Theoretical implication and frameworks Trans-science issues Understanding diversity among stake holders Dealing with information and planning for action Practical methods for learning, expression, and communication Practices and management in the real society Applied science communication I. Way of thinking in science communication II. Information Analysis and Planning for Action III. Practices in science communication 3 major components 7 elements

11. Educational program I. Way of thinking in science communication II. Information Analysis and Planning for Action III. Practices in science communication 3 major components 7 elements Lectures Seminars Projects Curriculum system program To realize better and mutual relationship between science and society mission

13. Courses On site (Fri. 18:30~20:00) Seminar:7 Intensive (2 days) Seminar:6 On site ( Sat. 13:30~15:30) Project:27 On site ( Sat. 10:00~12:00) + Intensive (2 days) Seminar:27 On site (Wed. 18:00~19:30) / E-learning Lecture:28 20~30 Selective B On site ( Wed. 18:00~19:30) / E-learning Lecture:28 20~30 Selective A On site (Wed. 18:00~19:30) / E-learning Lecture:28 20~30 Comprehensive style Min. req. number course

14. 3. CoSTEP as life-long education

15. Constructs community catalyzed by “learning” individuals groups community (local) society Knowledge/skill acquisition Networking Emergence of community of learning and practice Activation of local society and culture

16. Helps students design their own lives catalyzed by “learning” During program Pre- Post- individuals groups / community local society CoSTEP Occasion for engagement such as “science cafe” Occasion for variety of learning and practice Sustainable occasion for learning through community

17. 4. Re-define our educational purpose

20. Improves problem solving function and productivity in the local society, and quality of life 1.Constructs community catalyzed by “learning” CoSTEP in reality 2. Helps students design their own lives catalyzed by “learning” To construct social capital

22. Vision: proposal for a model for sustainable education and practice in the local society CoSTEP students students students students students Through providing with occasion for learning and practice, by using network among students, CoSTEP takes partially part in PR/SR activities of organizations to which students belong. Local governance with public engagement and networking catalyzed by “learning” University Private companies Local government, Educational organizations Media, NPO Financial aids, human resource Education, practice, human resource, consulting