The Science of Science Communication III: Inspiring Novel Collaborations and Building Capacity summarizes the presentations and discussions from a Sackler Colloquium convened in November 2017. This event used Communicating Science Effectively as a framework for examining how one might apply its lessons to research and practice. It considered opportunities for creating and applying the science along with the barriers to doing so, such as the incentive systems in academic institutions and the perils of communicating science in polarized environments. Special attention was given to the organization and infrastructure necessary for building capacity in science communication.
Table of Contents
Front Matter
1 Communicating Science Effectively: A Research Agenda
2 A Life at the Intersection of Science and Society
3 Science Communication in a Politically Charged Environment
4 Creating a Collaborative Community
5 Incentives in Science Communication
6 Communicating with Policy Makers
7 Threats to Science's Reputation
8 Evaluating Science Communication
9 Communicating Uncertainty
10 The Role of Philanthropy in Science Communication
11 Reflections on the Colloquium
References
Appendix A: Agenda
Appendix B: Speakers
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