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Foreseen Demands For Up-And-Coming Science Communicators And Recommendations For Science Communication Training Programs, Taylorann Washburn, Ch'ree Essary, Erica Irlbeck, Courtney Gibson, Cindy Akers
Foreseen Demands For Up-And-Coming Science Communicators And Recommendations For Science Communication Training Programs, Taylorann Washburn, Ch'ree Essary, Erica Irlbeck, Courtney Gibson, Cindy Akers
Journal of Applied Communications
Citizens interact with science on a daily basis, yet their understanding and opinions of scientific issues are formed with little scientific information. Science communication literature has called for scientists to take a more active role in engaging with the public through science communication efforts. However, scientists face demands and challenges that dissuade or prevent them from engaging in genuine communication efforts with a lay audience, including a lack of training. There has been an identified need for increased training programs for science communicators and students, but only a small number of programs currently exist. The purpose of this study was …