Scientists' incentives and attitudes toward public communication.
engagement with science
public universities
science communication
Journal
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America
ISSN: 1091-6490
Titre abrégé: Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 7505876
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
21 01 2020
21 01 2020
Historique:
pubmed:
9
1
2020
medline:
9
1
2020
entrez:
9
1
2020
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
In an era of large-scale science-related challenges and rapid advancements in groundbreaking science with major societal implications, communicating about science is critical. The profile of science communication has increased over the last few decades, with multiple sectors calling for such activities. As scientists respond to calls for public-facing communication, we need to evaluate where the scientific community stands. We conducted a unique census of science faculty at land-grant universities across the United States intended to spur the next generation of science communicators and research. Despite scientists' strong approval of science communication efforts, potential areas of tension, attributable to lack of institutional support and confidence in communication skills, constrain these efforts.
Identifiants
pubmed: 31911470
pii: 1916740117
doi: 10.1073/pnas.1916740117
pmc: PMC6985784
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
1274-1276Commentaires et corrections
Type : CommentIn
Type : CommentIn
Informations de copyright
Copyright © 2020 the Author(s). Published by PNAS.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
The authors declare no competing interest.
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