Public understanding of the mathematical aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic
In this study we examine the public’s understanding of mathematical notions that are basic for understanding the pandemic and predicting its spread.
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In this study we examine the public’s understanding of mathematical notions that are basic for understanding the pandemic and predicting its spread.
Here we investigated the relationship between background in science, science knowledge, and motivated reasoning in an authentic scenario involving individuals” commitment to their favorite sports team during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Are fake news in science a new phenomenon? Should scientists organize and fight it, and if so, how? What should the education system teach about science in order to help future citizens to evaluate and interpret online science information? These are few of the questions discussed at PESO 2017.
STEMpowering Youth is a program developed to facilitate innovation in local communities, via STEM education and science communication. Trying to fill in the gap of Greece’s educational system, the program supports interactive “hands-on” education and seeks to connect citizens’ everyday life with science.
The rapid growth in public communication of science and technology has led to a highly diverse and large number of training programs.
This paper examines the role of ‘hidden moralities’ in public discussions, in which a scientific truth, such as what healthy food is or real ADHD, is juxtaposed against ‘mere’ belief or experience.