CSIR-NIScPR Hosts Workshop on Spreading Science-based Stories Through Radio; Check Details Here

New Delhi: The CSIR- National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NIScPR) organizes a workshop to provide the Science Medical Communication Cell (SMCC) with insightful knowledge from distinguished professionals. The goal of the training was to equip PhD students and SMCC staff with efficient radio communication techniques for S&T tales. The session took place at Vivekananda Hall.

The Chief Scientist and Acting Director of CSIR-NIScPR, Dr. Sujit Bhattacharya, stressed the use of radio in science communication as a means of bridging the public's understanding of scientific research. "Such training equips the SMCC with the essential tools and methods to communicate difficult science and technology knowledge in a clear, captivating, and approachable manner through radio broadcasts," he continued.

CSIR-NIScPR organized Workshop on “How to Spread Science-based Stories though Radio

The workshop, held at Vivekananda Hall, CSIR-NIScPR, Pusa, New Delhi, aimed to train the Science Media Communication Cell (SMCC) staff as well as the Ph.D. students with effective strategies to… pic.twitter.com/2J573ACcFE

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Manoj Mainkar, Program Executive at All India Radio, New Delhi Station shared his valuable insights on crafting compelling science narratives for the audio format. He delved into the essential elements of vocal delivery, including voice quality (VQ), Voice emotional quotient (VEQ), and texture. He addressed the importance of clear pronunciation, engaging delivery, and effective use of modern spoken language, both English and Hindi, to connect with diverse audiences and make science stories come alive for radio listeners.

A summary of the goals, approach, and some tangible results of SMCC was given by Dr Manish Mohan Gore, Scientist, CSIR-NIScPR, and Principal Investigator, SMCC. He talked about the orientation workshop's goal. The SMCC project manager, Shri Kuldeep Dhatwalia, project staff members, and PhD students engaged fully in the workshop and gained a great deal of knowledge from the expert.

The SMCC left the program with a thorough awareness of the expressive language nuances and the power of audio in communication. The participants will undoubtedly be better equipped to develop audience-specific communication methods thanks to their newfound knowledge and experiences, which will eventually increase public interest in science.

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