scholarly journals How-to establish PCST. Two handbooks on science communication

2008 ◽  
Vol 07 (04) ◽  
pp. R01
Author(s):  
Alessandro Delfanti
Keyword(s):  
Science Communication ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Social Contexts ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Public Communication ◽  
Disciplinary Boundaries ◽  
Academic Fields ◽  
New Models ◽  
Empirical Point

In 2008 two collections were published: the Handbook of Public Communication of Science and Technology, edited by Massimiano Bucchi and Brian Trench, and Communicating Science in Social Contexts: New models, new practices, edited by Donghong Cheng and five other scholars from China, Canada, Belgium and Australia. These books try to define and draw the boundaries of science communication’s field from both a theoretical and empirical point of view. But do we need to establish it as a distinct research field? For a number of decades, a growing community of scholars and communicators is trying to reply positively to this question, but the need to look outside the disciplinary boundaries, to other academic fields, is still vital.

scholarly journals A look at the complex issues of science communication: the Routledge Handbook of Public Communication of Science and Technology

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (05) ◽  
pp. R02
Author(s):  
Andrea Rubin
Keyword(s):  
Science Communication ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Public Communication ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Field Of Study ◽  
Historical Significance ◽  
Communication Of Science ◽  
Empirical Point

In the year of the PCST Conference that brings together scholars and experts in public communication of science, Routledge published the new edition of the Handbook of Public Communication of Science and Technology, edited by Massimiano Bucchi and Brian Trench. The book, in its third edition, seeks to update and define the field of study and application of science communication from both a theoretical and empirical point of view mostly in the light of the Covid-19 pandemic which undoubtedly represents an event of historical significance that cannot fail to question scholars on the medium and long-term effects.

scholarly journals Communicating Science for social inclusion and political engagement: reflections on the PCST Conference, Brazil 2014

2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (03) ◽  
pp. R01 ◽  
Author(s):  
Astrid Treffry-Goatley
Keyword(s):  
Developing Country ◽  
Science Communication ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Political Engagement ◽  
International Community ◽  
National Government ◽  
Scientific Development ◽  
Public Communication ◽  
Sheer Size

The 13th International Public Communication of Science and Technology Conference (PCST) conference offered a valuable opportunity for over 500 science communicators to congregate and network with the international community. While the sheer size of the event made fostering debate somewhat of a challenge, the pertinent theme of ‘science communication for social inclusion and political engagement’, inspired some thought-provoking talks. Certainly, it was an appropriate time for this topic to be explored in Brazil, a developing country with a national government actively working towards greater social inclusion and local scientific development.

scholarly journals A historical kaleidoscope of public communication of science and technology

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (03) ◽  
pp. E ◽  
Author(s):  
Luisa Massarani ◽  
Ildeu Moreira ◽  
Bruce Lewenstein
Keyword(s):  
Science Communication ◽  
Print Media ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Public Communication ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Building Science ◽  
The Third ◽  
History Of ◽  
Communication Of Science ◽  
Different Parts

Science communication is today a well-established ―although young― area of research. However, there are only a few books and papers analyzing how science communication has developed historically. Aiming to, in some way, contribute to filling this gap, JCOM organized this special issue on the History of Public Communication of Science and Technology (PCST), joining 15 contributions, from different parts of the globe. The papers published in this issue are organized in three groups, though with diffuse boundaries: geography, media, and discipline. The first group contains works that deal descriptively and critically with the development of PCST actions and either general or specific public policies for this area in specific countries. A second set of papers examines aspects of building science communication on TV or in print media. The third group of papers presents and discusses important PCST cases in specific areas of science or technology at various historical moments.

scholarly journals Cultural differences accompany the growth of science communication

2004 ◽  
Vol 03 (03) ◽  
pp. F02
Author(s):  
Yuri Castelfranchi
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Science Communication ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Science Museum ◽  
Public Communication ◽  
Communication Of Science ◽  
Growth Of Science

In a beautiful Barcelona, bathed in sun, the 8th PCST Congress was celebrated at the beginning of June.1 Besides the magnificent location of this year, there are several other reasons to commemorate the event. The first reason is that the community of professionals and scholars interested in Public Communication of Science and Technology (science journalists and writers, scientists, sociologists, teachers, historians, science museum curators, etc.) is growing quickly.

scholarly journals Science Communication around the World: eyes on Brazil

2004 ◽  
Vol 03 (04) ◽  
pp. F01
Author(s):  
Yuri Castelfranchi
Keyword(s):  
Science Communication ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Scientific Productivity ◽  
Scientific Communication ◽  
Popular Science ◽  
Public Communication ◽  
Science Journalism ◽  
The World ◽  
Communication Of Science ◽  
Practice Of Science

Internal scientific communication and public communication of science and technology are growing in Brazil at a good pace, along with scientific productivity. In this Focus we will try to analyze the debate on standard or alternative models of communication of science that can be seen in the practice of science journalism and popular science in Brazil.

scholarly journals Science communication in an era of diversity

2004 ◽  
Vol 03 (03) ◽  
pp. F01
Author(s):  
Yuri Castelfranchi
Keyword(s):  
Science Communication ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Public Communication ◽  
South American ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
Communication Of Science

The eighth convention of the PCST (Public Communication of Science and Technology) network, which took place in Barcelona this June, emphasised an increasing richness in reflection and practice with regard to several themes to do with science communication. This growing variety mirrors the different approaches gradually coming about in different cultural and geographical contexts. In particular, the Focus of this issue of JCOM concentrates on a presentation of the models of interpretation of science communication referring to the Mediterranean and South American cultural area.

scholarly journals Review of PCST2012 conference: where is communication going?

2012 ◽  
Vol 11 (03) ◽  
pp. E
Author(s):  
Brian Trench
Keyword(s):  
Science Communication ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Cultural Practice ◽  
Public Communication ◽  
Interest In Science ◽  
Recent Conference ◽  
Communication Of Science

The PCST (Public Communication of Science and Technology) conference, held every two years, offers an opportunity to chart the progress and direction of the international science communication community. The most recent conference, in Firenze, gave indications of a growing interest in science communication as cultural practice.

scholarly journals Scientists who become activists: are they crossing a line?

2015 ◽  
Vol 14 (02) ◽  
pp. C03 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernhard Isopp
Keyword(s):  
Scientific Knowledge ◽  
Science And Technology Studies ◽  
Science Communication ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Public Communication ◽  
Political Consequences ◽  
Ethical Concerns ◽  
Science And Politics ◽  
Communication Work ◽  
Context Dependent

This commentary explores a traditionally supposed boundary between science and politics, with particular attention to activist scientists who engage in public communication. Work in fields like science and technology studies shows that framing this boundary in terms of epistemological rules fails. Boundaries dictating proper scientific activities are at best pragmatic, context-dependent, and fluid. Certainly, certain kinds of politics can undermine the integrity of scientific knowledge, but it is imperative to recognize that all science is political. As we see with activist climate scientists, certain scientific knowledge carries far-reaching political consequences. It is thus problematic to call for the “de-politicization” of science or science communication. A turn from epistemic to ethical concerns perhaps offers a more constructive way forward.

scholarly journals Attitudes and perceptions of Conacyt researchers towards public communication of science and technology

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noemí Sanz Merino ◽  
Daniela H Tarhuni Navarro
Keyword(s):  
Science Communication ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Public Communication ◽  
National Council ◽  
Perceptions And Attitudes ◽  
Science Popularization ◽  
Determining Factors ◽  
Attitudes And Perceptions ◽  
Communication Of Science ◽  
Academic Recognition

This study aims to explore the perceptions and attitudes toward Public Communication of Science and Technology of the researchers of the National Council of Science and Technology (Conacyt), in order to provide a diagnosis about the ways the Mexican scientists are involved in public communication and to contribute to the visibility of researchers’ needs in being able to popularize science. The results show significant differences among the researchers’ opinions with respect to their perceptions about science communication, the ways they participate in PUS activities and their identified needs. In general, the researchers of Conacyt perceived public communication as very important. However, lack of time and of academic recognition stood out as determining factors in their low contribution to science popularization. We conclude that, to achieve a culture of Public Engagement in public communication of science and technology among R&D institutions, the Mexican Administration should address the above-mentioned unfavorable professional circumstances.

The Undergraduate Physics and Materials Science Connection

MRS Bulletin ◽  
1990 ◽  
Vol 15 (8) ◽  
pp. 37-39
Author(s):  
D.F. Holcomb
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Materials Science ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Field Analysis ◽  
Science And Engineering ◽  
Disciplinary Boundaries ◽  
Interdisciplinary Field ◽  
Materials Science And Engineering ◽  
Composition Properties

Materials science is fundamentally an interdisciplinary field. For purposes of discussing undergraduate preparation for work in materials science, I think it useful to take chemistry, physics, and materials science and engineering as three more-or-less separate disciplines which combine to form the overall field of materials science. The primary reason for this particular taxonomy is pragmatic rather than philosophical. Undergraduate students choose major fields of study on the basis of disciplinary boundaries. Thus, in thinking about undergraduate preparation for work in the overall field, analysis of the present situation and/or recommendations for change must revolve around that reality.The recent report entitled Materials Science and Engineering for the 1990s (the MS&E Study), sets forth the four elements of materials science and engineering as “structure and composition, properties, performance, and synthesis and processing.” An examination of these specific elements permits us to make useful distinctions among the three disciplines that combine to form the field of materials science. For example, while input from the point of view of physics certainly can contribute rather directly to expansion of our knowledge in the first three areas, its possible contribution to the last is, at best, indirect. To somewhat belabor the point, the research field of condensed matter physics is certainly contained within the field of materials but arguably not part of the discipline of materials science and engineering.The MS&E Study includes a chapter entitled “Manpower and Education in Materials Science and Engineering.” Within that chapter is a section called “Undergraduate Education in Materials Science and Engineering.”

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