The SciCommer: 7 May 2024
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The University of Luxembourg and the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) have released “50 essentials on science communication”, an open access textbook - available online!
In Science this week ‘War: not an unlikely topic for science lessons’ - can the link between science and war be discussed within schools?
Covered in The Open Notebook, an interview about science journalism ‘Rod McCullom Looks for the Evidence Behind Policing Technology’
Read the British Academy report into ‘Public trust in science-for-policymaking’ (it explores attitudes to scientists and the way they communicate)
Continuing on the science policy and public communication theme the London School of Economics blog posted this week ‘Do scientists need to be ‘relatable’ for the public to trust their role in policymaking?’
In Physics Today ‘Science for All at CERN’ - why, 60 years ago, CERN focused its science communication programme on the non academic support staff working at the facility.
From SciRio ‘Easy? Nah!” — Some Science Communication Perspectives from India’
The New Yorker also tackles the misinformation issue from a science perspective ‘Don’t Believe What They’re Telling You About Misinformation’
From NeimanLab ‘Debugging tech journalism - A huge proportion of tech journalism is characterized by scandals, sensationalism, and shoddy research. Can we fix it?’
Cell spoke to science communicator Liz Neeley to ‘discuss strategies for tackling technical complexity and for engaging effectively with broad audiences.’
From Noema Magazine ‘The internet has become an extractive and fragile monoculture. But we can revitalize it using lessons learned by ecologists.’
LISTEN: SciComm Conversations: “Engaging the Public on Artificial Intelligence”
LISTEN: Research Comms Podcast: Making Sense of Sensemaking
New Research
‘Reimagining the language of engagement in a post-stakeholder world’ in Sustainability Science
‘Learning (how) to listen: a key aspect in training future scientists for meaningful dialogue with society’ in the International Journal of Science Education, Part B
‘Environmental scientists’ support for public engagement strategy development is predicted by a range of factors, but mostly perceived benefits’ in the International Journal of Science Education, Part B
Who engages whom?—Defcit communication in participatory science governance as democratic defcit in Science and Public Policy
‘Art, science and inclusion: multisensory Sciart of immunology for blind, low-vision and diverse-needs audiences’ in Immunology & Cell Biology 2024
‘Co-creating Sustainability Science Communication Through Aesthetic Formats: This is What a Transdisciplinary Moment Looks Like’ in the Journal of Education for Sustainable Development (paywalled)
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WEBINAR 8 MAY 2024: ‘How health journalists think about their roles amid current challenges’
VIRTUAL FILM LAUNCH 9 MAY 2024: World premiere of the short film "Coming Home", Journey of a Puerto Rican Scientist & Science Communicator - delving into the intricate connections between community, identities, culture, and science
WEBINAR 22 MAY 2024: AI in science communication teaching – practice and didactics, online webinar, organised by the Public Communication of Science and Technology Teaching Forum, 13:00 to 14:00 CEST (Central European Summer Time)
UK CONFERENCE 19 SEPT 2024: Interact Symposia - focused on connecting the physical sciences community with impactful research linked to engagement with audiences otherwise not provided with opportunities to access the sciences. [Newcastle]
VIRTUAL EVENT 13 JUNE 2024: Supporting Citizen Research Through Knowledge Exchange [EN]
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EU INTERNSHIP: The European Southern Observatory (ESO) has two opportunities for Autumn/Winter 2024/2025. Six months, a monthly allowance of 800 EUR + accommodation (rent and bills). ESO also covers the costs of a return flight from/to the intern's home station. [Garching near Munich, Germany]
UK: University of Warwick are seeking a part time Project Administrator / Officer (STEM Outreach) from 27th May to 31st August, 3 days a week (22.5 hours per week) £15.60 per hour [Warwick]
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AUSTRALIA: Telethon Kids Institute is looking for a Outreach Coordinator Salary package up to $15,899 [Nedlands, Perth WA]
REMOTE: Animate Your Science are looking for a Science Communicator (fixed term)
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