I’m a scientist, not a freaky nerd
It was a tense, nervous fortnight of probing questions and judgemental teenagers, but I'm a Scientist, get me out of here may well be the future of science communication in Europe. Read more [...]
Science communication
How science can be communicated in new and innovative ways to diverse publics
Measuring the impact of outreach
It is widely acknowledged that connecting science with the public is a must, and many organisations put significant resources into doing so, but how can we know when these efforts are successful? This article looks at the European Space Agency’s outreach activities for the Hubble Space Telescope to give some guidelines on how best to evaluate the success of science communication activities. Read more [...]
Putting the spark in science communication
Tornillo earthquakes makes volcanoes sexy - at least for volcanologists. Read more [...]
Telling the whole story
Science holds a powerful position within our society. The phrase “scientific research has shown” carries unprecedented weight. What research? How big are the error bars? Which are the anomalies? What do other scientists in this field believe? And is this research being communicated fairly in the particular article you’re reading? Read more [...]
‘Natural’ Science Communication
About ten years ago the regional director of U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) asked to meet with National Association for Interpretation (NAI) executive staff to discuss the application of interpretive services to his organization. He explained that the Republican Contract for America removed USGS funding from the United States budget in 1994 because many in Congress and the American public did not understand that this agency of scientists were responsible for much more than making maps. Fortunately, the funding was restored. USGS monitors vital resources all over the U.S. The USGS regional director expressed concern that being skilled scientists was not enough. They needed to become more skilled at helping Congress and citizens understand their diverse scientific roles and findings. Read more [...]
Hubble Space Telescope – establishing an innovative model of public outreach
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope, one of NASA’s Great Observatories in collaboration with the European Space Agency. Launched in April 1990, Hubble has emerged as one of the most celebrated as well as most important scientific tools ever constructed. Read more [...]
The city of light illuminates France’s brightest minds
In Paris this week the images of 1000 of France’s top researchers are being projected onto one of the city’s most famous buildings. Read more [...]
Subatomic particle plushies – from the Standard Model and beyond
Who said physics couldn't be cute? The Particle Zoo is the brainchild of Particle Zookeeper Julie Peasley who designs and makes subatomic particle plushies for physicists and geeks around the world. Read more [...]
Italian scientists provide food for thought
You know that you're not reporting on an ordinary science meeting when a waiter drops penne and tomato sauce on your notes. But then, this is Italy. Read more [...]
EuroScientist Science Journalism Competition
Write the best short article about an ESOF 2010 session to win the EuroScience Science Journalism Competition. The winner will see their article published on EuroScientist. Read more [...]
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