Showcasing diversifications of Physiology as a course of study arouse students' interest in the field of science.

Future Physiology 2020 (Virutal) (2020) Proc Physiol Soc 46, PC0070

Poster Communications: Showcasing diversifications of Physiology as a course of study arouse students' interest in the field of science.

Aiyeola Afusat1

1 Department of Physiology, College of medicine, University of Ibadan., Ibadan, Nigeria

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In the late 1950s, Paul Hurd coined the term “scientific literacy”, which he defined as the ability of the society to understand science and its applications to their daily activities, which can only be achieved through effective science communication. The present study is a science outreach focused on school children and first year undergraduate physiology students, with the aim of imbibing in them the fundamentals of physiology as a course of study and clarifying its diversifications. Professors of different specializations in physiology were invited to share their experiences in the field and expatiate on the various opportunities available for trained physiologists. Data were collected with the aid of questionnaires, which were designed so that we could evaluate the physiological knowledge of the participants before and after the orientation exercise by the professors. The results obtained from the analyzed data showed that the aim of the research was fulfilled. Specifically, the interest of the school children was observed to be escalated after they had learnt about the diversifications of physiology as a field of study. Moreover, the undergraduate students demonstrated an enhanced understanding of the basics of physiology. Conclusively, effective communication of science should be encouraged among prospective young scientists, so as to promote the awareness of scientific research in our society.



Where applicable, experiments conform with Society ethical requirements.

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