scholarly journals Little country, big talk

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (02) ◽  
pp. R01
Author(s):  
Toss Gascoigne
Keyword(s):  
Science Communication ◽  
Modern Science ◽  
Research Institutions ◽  
Field Of Study ◽  
University Courses ◽  
Science Centres

Modern science communication has emerged as a field of study, a body of practice and a profession. In the last 60 years, we have seen the birth of interactive science centres, university courses, the first research into science communication, and a growth in employment by research institutions, universities, museums, science centres and industry. Now Ireland has told its story.

scholarly journals The emergence of modern science communication in Australia

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (03) ◽  
pp. A01 ◽  
Author(s):  
Toss Gascoigne ◽  
Jennifer Metcalfe
Keyword(s):  
Science Communication ◽  
Modern Science ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Research Institutions ◽  
University Departments ◽  
University Courses ◽  
Sharp Growth ◽  
Science Centres ◽  
Conducting Research ◽  
Practice Of Science

Modern science communication has emerged over the last 60 years as a field of study, a body of practice and a profession. This period has seen the birth of interactive science centres, the first university courses to teach the theory and practice of science communication, the first university departments conducting research into science communication, and a sharp growth in employment of science communicators by research institutions, universities, museums, science centres and industry. This chapter charts the emergence of modern science communication in Australia, against an international background.

scholarly journals On the roles of scientists, press officers and journalists

2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (03) ◽  
pp. E ◽  
Author(s):  
Emma Weitkamp
Keyword(s):  
Public Relations ◽  
Public Engagement ◽  
Science Communication ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Research Institutions ◽  
News Production ◽  
The Public

This issue of the Journal of Science Communication raises a number of questions about the ways that new scientific research emerges from research institutions and in particular the role played by scientists, press officers and journalists in this process. This is not to suggest that the public don't play an equally important role, and several articles in this issue raise questions about public engagement, but to explore the dynamics at play in one specific arena: that of news production. In this editorial I explore the increasing reliance of science journalists on public relations sources and consider what questions this raises for science communication.

scholarly journals Cui prodest Michel Foucault?

2006 ◽  
Vol 05 (01) ◽  
pp. C01
Author(s):  
Yuri Castelfranchi ◽  
Nico Pitrelli
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Michel Foucault ◽  
Science Communication ◽  
Modern Science ◽  
The Other ◽  
The Political ◽  
Scientific Culture ◽  
Holy Grail ◽  
The One

Do we have to drag in the thought of Michel Foucault to show the political (and not neutral), partial and local (and not universal and non-historic), active (and not merely transmissive) face of science communication? Do we need the work of the controversial French intellectual to dispute the anxious search – almost a quest like that for the Holy Grail – for the “best practices” in the dissemination of scientific culture? If we read over the pages that Foucault dedicated to words and things, to the archaeology and genealogy of knowledge, to biopolitics, we have few doubts. Two elements, on the one hand the central nature of discourse and “regimes of truth”, on the other the concept of biopower (a “power over bodies”), enable us to reflect both on the important specific features of modern science in comparison with other forms of production and organisation of knowledge, and on the central role of its communication.

scholarly journals Masters (MSc) in Science Communication. Dublin City University

2009 ◽  
Vol 08 (01) ◽  
pp. C05 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian Trench
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Science Communication ◽  
Natural Sciences ◽  
Physical Sciences ◽  
Broad View ◽  
Outreach Services ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Science Centres ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Science In Society

The Masters (MSc) in Science Communication at Dublin City University (Ireland)
draws on expertise from several disciplines in human and physical sciences.
The programme takes a broad view of communication that includes the various
kinds of interaction between institutions of science and of society, as well
as the diverse means of exchanging information and ideas. Nearly 200 students
from a wide variety of backgrounds have completed the programme since its
start in 1996, and they work in many different types of employment, from
information and outreach services, to science centres, to publishing and
journalism. Through the programme, and in the dissertation in particular,
students are encouraged to reflect critically on the place and performance
of science in society, and on relations between the cultures of natural sciences
and of humanities and social sciences.

scholarly journals Cooperation between the Buryat-Mongolian scientific committee and mongolian scientific institute in forming research libraries

Bibliosphere ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. 71-76
Author(s):  
Ts. P. Vanchikova ◽  
M. V. Ayusheeva
Keyword(s):  
Modern Science ◽  
Scientific Committee ◽  
Research Institutions ◽  
Cultural Traditions ◽  
Research Libraries ◽  
Archival Documents ◽  
History Of ◽  
Tibetan Studies ◽  
Academy Of Sciences ◽  
Historical Past

The article discusses international relations between the Buryat-Mongolian Scientific Committee (Buruckom) and Committee of Sciences of Mongolia (Mongolian Scientific Institute (Monuchcom or Sudar bichgiin khyreelen). They were the first research institutions in Mongolia and Buryatia and formed the bases of the modern Academy of Sciences of Mongolia, and the Institute for Mongolian, Buddhist and Tibetan Studies of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IMBTS SB RAS). It is actual and quite important to study the formation history of these research institutions in general, and research departments, in particular, libraries playing a great role in the history of modern science development, in relation to their upcoming 100th anniversaries. Such researches fill in the gaps in the countries’ historical past, draw attention to national cultural traditions and are connected with the problems of preserving written historical and cultural monuments. The authors used archival documents kept in the Center of Oriental Manuscripts and Xylographs of IMBTS SB RAS to highlight the history of forming and developing the collections of Buruchkom’s Manuscript Department and Monuchkom’s Research Library. They are the correspondence of the Buryat-Mongolian Scientific Committee leaders with Monuchcom scholars, datsan councils, khoshun executive committees and lamas on the issues of xylographing Buddhist treaties and supplementing library funds stored in the archive of the Center for Oriental manuscripts and xylographies of IMBT SB RAS.

scholarly journals Rethinking on Research on Science Popularization Theory in China

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 533-542
Author(s):  
Peixiao Qi
Keyword(s):  
Science Communication ◽  
Modern Science ◽  
Rational Thinking ◽  
Science Popularization ◽  
Further Development

Science popularization research serves as a fundamental role in the work of science popularization, which requires the guidance of the theory. The research on science popularization is a process to explore and understand laws of science popularization work, and also the rational thinking and summary of science communication experience. Based on the description of China’s studies on science popularization theories, three fundamental problems in China’s modern science popularization theory are given priority to discussion and some relevant reflections about further development are proposed.

scholarly journals Models to build capacity for African science centres and science communication: needs and assets

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (01) ◽  
pp. A05
Author(s):  
Graham Walker ◽  
Leapotswe Bontle BANTSI ◽  
Siphesihle Bukhosini ◽  
Knowledge Chikundi ◽  
Akash Dusrath ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Capacity Building ◽  
Science Communication ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Participatory Approaches ◽  
Left Behind ◽  
Factors Analysis ◽  
Science Centres ◽  
Communication Needs ◽  
Building Program ◽  
Capacity Building Program

Science communication is proliferating in the developing world, however, with respect to science centres, as a whole Africa is being left behind. Here 15 participants in a capacity building program are investigated using traditional needs-based and contemporary asset-based development conceptualisations. These development theories parallel deficit and participatory approaches, respectively, within science communication and demonstrate synergies between the fields. Data showed staffing, funding, governments, host institutions, and audiences are prominent needs and assets, networks are a major asset, and identified other influential factors. Analysis suggests a coordinated model involving individuals, host institutions and governments to facilitate growth of African science centres.

scholarly journals Exhibitions as learning environments: a review of empirical research on students’ science learning at Natural History Museums, Science Museums and Science Centres

2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 90-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nils Petter Hauan ◽  
Stein Dankert Kolstø
Keyword(s):  
Natural History ◽  
Science Communication ◽  
Science Learning ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Natural History Museums ◽  
Science Museums ◽  
Educational Activities ◽  
History Museums ◽  
Science Centres

One aim for many natural history museums, science museums and science centres is to contribute to school-related learning in science. In this article we review published empirical studies of this challenging area. The review indicates that the effectiveness of educational activities at different types of science-communication venues (SCV) in supporting students’ science learning varies. There is also evidence of interesting differences between activities, depending on how these activities are designed. Firstly, these activities can stimulate interest and conceptual focus through a well-designed combination of structure and openness. Secondly, they can stimulate talks and explorations related to the presented topics. We have identified two possible areas which might prove fruitful in guiding further research: an exploration of the effects of different designs for guided exploratory learning, and an evaluation of the effectiveness of educational activities by studying the presence and quality of the learning processes visitors are engaged in. 

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