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)TRANSCRIPT
Introduction to Science Communication
Monica Lobo
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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!
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