Current transformations in the science-society relationship: Learnings from practices
In this roundtable discussion, we are interested in the impact of online video-sharing on the public communication of science and technology.
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In this roundtable discussion, we are interested in the impact of online video-sharing on the public communication of science and technology.
The perception of science is a social aspect studied extensively over the years, nevertheless there exists some criticism about the traditional methodology of questionnaires.
While science journalism is in crisis in many countries (e.g., Guenther, 2019) and scientists are increasingly called to make their work publicly visible (e.g., Rödder, 2012; Joubert, 2018), in new media environments (Brossard, 2013) alternative sources for informing the public on scientific topics have become popular (e.g., Brumfiel, 2009).
Several studies in the past have attempted to reflect on how theory and practice of science communication (scicom) as a field had progressed through the years.
The objective of this study is to present the review of the International System of Units (SI) and the promotion of its updates in Brazil, under the responsibility of the National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro).
What if science fiction entangles with daily live? What if a societally disruptive technology is based on counter-intuitive science? There is a gap between science and society, maintained by mystique narratives.
Centuries before modern science, humankind developed many ways of understanding nature. The accumulated knowledge and its practical application in ordinary life as habits that endure over the years make part of the cultural heritage that traditional communities bring to contemporary life.
This insight paper explores how to study a topic relatively rarely discussed in PCST research: the place of NGOs in public communication of science and technology.
Populism, which perceives society as a fundamental struggle between an allegedly virtuous people and allegedly corrupt elites, is on the rise in many countries. Its anti-elitist sentiment often targets politicians, but also other members of the societal establishment—such as scientists and experts.
Whether you call it science communication, public engagement in STEM or science engagement, we all belong to a community of professionals trying to communicate or connect people to STEM topics or messages.
According to the Environmental Justice Atlas, in April 2019, there were 2776 active Socio-Environmental Conflicts worldwide. The actual number is probably larger.
Matemorfosis is the outreach group of the Centro de Investigación en Matemáticas, one of the principal Mathematics research centers in Mexico. The main objective of the team is to transform the negative perspective of Mathematics that is usually socialized in various contexts
What does a scientist look like? The well documented stereotypical answer to that question is under renewed focus. In recent years many countries have shown considerable attention to equity in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Arguably, the idea of the intellectual celebrity may be as old as written history – witness Aristotle’s regard within the empire of Alexander the Great. However, the ubiquity of today’s interactive media has made celebrities out of a growing number of scientists and media presenters, as documented by sources such as the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
The results of this study can be used to provide a basis to evolve management plans, policies, and strategies that are responsive to the sustainability of the Hundred Islands National Park (HINP).
Citizen science has become a new way of conducting research by integrating several social stakeholders in the process of producing scientific knowledge.