Scientists: Engage the Public!

Autor: Erika C. Shugart, Vincent R. Racaniello
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2015
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Zdroj: mBio, Vol 6, Iss 6 (2015)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2150-7511
DOI: 10.1128/mBio.01989-15
Popis: ABSTRACT Scientists must communicate about science with public audiences to promote an understanding of complex issues that we face in our technologically advanced society. Some scientists may be concerned about a social stigma or “Sagan effect” associated with participating in public communication. Recent research in the social sciences indicates that public communication by scientists is not a niche activity but is widely done and can be beneficial to a scientist's career. There are a variety of approaches that scientists can take to become active in science communication.
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