Communicating Science: A Global Perspective

Gascoigne, Toss; Schiele, Bernard; Leach, Joan; Riedlinger, Michelle; Lewenstein, Bruce V.; Massarani, Luisa; Broks, Peter

doi:10.22459/cs.2020

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“…The comparison between the two countries becomes important considering that, in Italy, there is a more robust tradition of scientific journalism that has developed since the 1950s, there are some very popular television broadcasts, and some masters in science journalism with a lively international perspective are active [Pellegrini and Rubin, 2020].…”

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Dimensions of trust in different forms of science communication: the role of information sources and channels used to acquire science knowledge

Brondi¹,

Pellegrini²,

Guráň³

et al. 2021

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This paper investigates the dimensions of trust and the role of information sources and channels in developing differentiated forms of science communication. The discussions from two public consultations carried out in Italy and Slovakia about controversial science-related topics were quali-quantitatively content analysed. The results show that scientific knowledge pervades diverse communication spheres, producing differentiated paths of trust in science. Each path is determined by topics (environment or health-related), information sources and channels preferred, and specific features of the multifaceted notion of trust. The contribution discusses cross-national commonalities and specificities and proposes implications for science communication.

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Dimensions of trust in different forms of science communication: the role of information sources and channels used to acquire science knowledge

Brondi¹,

Pellegrini²,

Guráň³

et al. 2021

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“…These developments are being further accelerated by digital transformation that has profoundly changed the ways in which science and society interact. In this regard, we have witnessed a tremendous increase in the volume of science communication even if differences in the development of science communication can be identified in different countries (Gascoigne et al, 2020). There is now a sense in which "science communication is at a moment of transition -sometimes even described as a moment of crisis" (Davies et al, 2021, p. 7), whereby science content is communicated by a diversity of actors such as scientists, science categories.…”

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RETHINKING Science Communication Education and Training: Towards a Competence Model for Science Communication

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Science communication is at a pivotal stage in its development due to the emergence of digital communication platforms that are not only presenting new opportunities but are also leading to new challenges. In this context, science communicators, who can include scientists, researchers, curators, journalists and other types of content producer, may require new types of preparation and support to engage with multiple audiences, across multiple channels. Despite the increasing need for adequate science communication training, research in the field is sparse and oftentimes refers to single case studies, calling for more comprehensive perspectives on what is needed and what is offered to equip future science communicators with relevant competences to cope with the changing science communication ecosystem. Against this backdrop, this paper takes two approaches, drawing on data from RETHINK, a European project comprising seven countries, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Sweden and the United Kingdom. First, we report on findings from a questionnaire survey completed by 459 science communicators across the seven countries, focusing on how science communicators develop their communication skills, the types of training they have received and the types of training they would like to undertake. Second, we assess exploratory data collected from 13 different science communication degree programs regarding how they seek to embed and consider issues of digital transformation within their curricula. On the basis of both analyses, we will introduce ideas for a competence framework that addresses not only working knowledge and skills but also professional (self-)reflection and the overall mindset and worldviews of students, whilst offering capacity for increased consideration of the role of digital transformation.

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“…In 2007 a public funded project, Development of Taiwan Science Communication Industry, was launched that aims at developing diverse media products so as to enhance public communication of science [Huang, Li and Lo, 2020].…”

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Differences in knowledge, uncertainty, and social context in four medical TV series from Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and the United States

Lo¹,

Huang²

2021

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Television series that mix real science and imagery science make up a fascinating genre in popular science. While previous research on entertainment media focuses on Western examples and seldom includes Asian TV series, this study explores how medicine is portrayed in four TV series located in a hospital setting which were broadcasted in Taiwan. Yet, they were produced in different cultures: Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and the United States. We found that the emphasis is more on the social contexts of medicine than on factual medical information. Yet, fictional TV series may be crucial for contextualizing science and science-based medicine.

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Communicating Science: A Global Perspective

Cited by 23 publications

References 254 publications

Dimensions of trust in different forms of science communication: the role of information sources and channels used to acquire science knowledge

Dimensions of trust in different forms of science communication: the role of information sources and channels used to acquire science knowledge

RETHINKING Science Communication Education and Training: Towards a Competence Model for Science Communication

Differences in knowledge, uncertainty, and social context in four medical TV series from Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and the United States

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