scc 2014 - introduction to science communication

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Brief session for delegates new to the science communicator sector to find out what the big issues are, who the main players are and to meet other new people. This is only offered to people who are new to this Conference. Delivered by Monica Lobo (British Science Association)

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Introduction to Science Communication

Monica Lobo

#SciComm14Intro #SciComm14

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Session overview

• What is public engagement?• The (big) issues• What next?

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Who would you like to meet and why?

What is for you a big issue in your public engagement activity?

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Who are the public?

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Public(s)

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Schools and colleges

Young people (18-25)

Families and children

adults

Local communities, community groups

Business and industryGovernment and policy makers)

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Who engages the public(s) with science?

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Scientists

explainers

teachers

TV science presenters politicians

bloggers

science journalists

writers

Face to face, online, broadcast, writing

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Communication approaches

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Transmit (lectures, campaigns)

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Scientists / institutions

Different public groups

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Receive (surveys, consultations)

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Scientists / institutions

Different public groups

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Collaborate (co-created research, consensus)

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Scientists / institutions

Different public groups

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What is public engagement

Science for All (2010)

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What are the big issues in public engagement?

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Getting started in public engagement

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Online

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Writing & media

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Schools

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Others

Science Festivals

Science centres & museums

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Do you want to know more?

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NCCPE www.publicengagement.ac.uk/how

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Vitae http://tinyurl.com/EngagingResearcher

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Sciencewise www.sciencewise-erc.org.uk

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BSA

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Top tips to make the most of SCC

NetworkAskTweet (#scicomm14)Share

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Task – the PE jargon buster

1. Team up2. Get to know each other3. Choose your team name4. Get your form (lunch time)5. Get your responses6. Win

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Questions?

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Thank-you!

Get in touch! Twitter: @Scicommconf

email: sis@britishscienceassociation.org

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