Beschreibung:
This edited volume translates the growing body of research in science communication, education and journalism to inform best practices in science communication training programs around the world.
Part 1. The Scientist as a Strategic Communicator 1. Scientists, Trainers, and the Strategic Communication of Science 2. What Studies of Expertise and Experience Offer Science Communication Training 3. The Meaning of Public-Private Partnerships for Science Communication Research and Practice 4. Science Engagement and Social Media: Communicating Across Interests, Goals, and Platforms Part 2. Science Communication Training Design and Assessment 5. Training Scientists to Communicate in a Changing World 6. The Challenges of Writing Science: Tools for Teaching and Assessing Written Science Communication 7. Insights for Designing Science Communication Training from Formal Science Education: Apply the Mantra and be Explicit 8. Evaluating Science Communication Training: Going Beyond Self-Reports Part 3. Future Directions for Science Communication Training 9. Abandoning the Runaway Train: Slowing Down to Draw on Lessons Learned from Health Communication Training 10. A Metro for Science Communication: Building Effective Infrastructure to Support Scientists' Public Engagement