EXPLR Edge® · Science Communication · Level 1

Explain big ideas — so people actually get them.

A self-paced course in making science clear, credible, and impossible to ignore — from spotting misinformation to telling stories that land.

$18 Self-paced 8–10 hours Ages 13+ No science background needed

Enroll — $18 → Watch the kickoff →

Under 18? An adult can enroll and pay on your behalf.

$181-year access

8–10hself-paced

8modules

Edge®badge · valid 5 yrs

The payoff

Learn it. Then prove it.

EXPLR Edge®

Science Communication

Level 1

Finish the course and earn the EXPLR Edge® — Science Communication (Level 1) badge: a verifiable digital credential issued through Credly, valid for five years and backed by The News Movement. Shareable on LinkedIn, resumes, and applications.

Real proof you can read the science and make it land — not an accredited qualification, and that's the point.

Verify Edge® badges on Credly →

Meet your guides

Learn from people who do this for real.

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Emily Calandrelli

Host · Netflix

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Dr. Erin Macdonald

Astrophysicist · Star Trek Science Advisor

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Becca Hutson

Editor in Chief · The News Movement

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Maynard Okereke

MayNERD's Wild World of Science

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Dr. Frederic Bertley

President · COSI

What you'll do

Eight steps to being understood.

1

Pre-Course Skill Scan10 min

See where you're starting from — no pressure, no grade.

2

What Is Science Communication?30–40 min

Why it matters — and who does it brilliantly.

3

Understanding Scientific Information40–50 min

Read the science, and spot misinformation, before you explain it.

4

Communicating Clearly & Effectively30–40 min

Say complex things simply — without dumbing them down.

5

Narrative Techniques and Bias40–50 min

Tell the story without bending the truth.

6

Visual Storytelling30–40 min

Make it make sense at a glance.

7

Planning Your Capstone30–60 min

Shape the piece you'll actually make.

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Capstone + Final Survey2–3 hrs

Create and share your own science story — the proof behind your badge.

What you'll be able to do

Skills you can actually show.

By the end, you'll be able to read the science and make it land:

Evaluate sources Spot misinformation Clear explaining Narrative & bias Visual storytelling Science storytelling

Backed by the newsroom

Made with people who tell science stories daily.

Backed by The News Movement, with guidance from leaders across media and science.

Plus a downloadable Pocket Guide to the Foundations of Science Communication to keep.

Who it's for

This is for you if…

you're exploring STEM, journalism, or media
you're building a portfolio for college or work
you have no science background — and that's fine

Good to know

The details.

How much does it cost?▾

$18, with one year of access from the day you enroll.

Who can enroll and pay?▾

The course is for ages 13 and up. To purchase, you must be 18 or older — if you're under 18, an adult can enroll and pay on your behalf. In the EU, younger learners may need a parent's consent depending on their country.

What exactly do I earn?▾

The EXPLR Edge® — Science Communication (Level 1) badge, issued via Credly, valid for five years and backed by The News Movement.

Do I need a science background?▾

No. The course starts from the beginning — no science or media experience required.

Ready to be heard? Start the course.

8–10 hours, self-paced, taught by the best in the business.

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