A set of parallel surveys of scientists from multiple scientific societies finds that the most
consistent predictors of willingness to take part in engagement activities with the public are a …

It is often assumed that issue advocacy will compromise the credibility of scientists. We
conducted a randomized controlled experiment to test public reactions to six different …

Science communication has been increasingly viewed as a necessity and obligation of
scientists in recent years. The rise of Web 2.0 technologies, such as social media, has made …

Qualitative interviews with science communication trainers (n= 24) on the role of objectives
and goals in training efforts suggest that trainers believe that scientists come to training with …

This study identifies key characteristics of current science communication training programs
based in North America. We report findings from semistructured interviews conducted with …

Science peer review plays an important role in the advancement and acceptance of
scientific information, particularly when used to support decision-making. A model for …

The function of science in society is the creation of special knowledge with a specific
scientific methodology. Knowledge produced in this way is used in various forms: to build …

Increased interest in public engagement with science worldwide has resulted in the growth
of funding opportunities for scientists in the rapidly expanding field of citizen science. This …

There are parallels, intersections, and contrasts between how theory and practice in the
public relations and science communication literatures have evolved. Given the need for …

The mental models that individual scholars have of science communication–how it works,
what it is supposed to achieve and so on–shape the way these academics actually …