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Science Communication
& Public Engagement
Fundamentals
@_SciComm@MeetAScientist
aaas.org/pes
Gemima Philippe
@Just1Change
Center for Public Engagement with Science & Technology
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
HELLO, I’M…
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Mission:Advance
science for the benefit of
all people.
AAAS
aaas.org/PES
Vision:Science and
society are in dialogue
and draw upon relevant
expertise.
MCL | AAAS
Professional Images Photography
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Different styles of communication
Researcher
Public
Bottom Line
So What?
Supporting Details
Background
Supporting Details
Results/Conclusions
Adapted from Nancy Baron’s Escape from the Ivory Tower
Cyber Security
Artificial Intelligence
Antimicrobial Resistance
Energy
Medical Augmentation
Climate Change
Synthetic Biology
Precision Medicine
Infectious Disease
EducationGenetically Modified Organisms
Space Exploration
Behavioral Health
Water ResourcesFood Security
“We must engage more vigorously with society…But we cannot do so
from lofty perches above society; we must be more integrated.”
- Jane LubchencoOregon State University Professor,
former NOAA Administrator& past AAAS president
Public Engagement with Science
Intentional, meaningful interactions that provide opportunities for mutual learning between scientists and members of the public.
NPS
AudienceFeedback
Self-Reflection
Engagement Activity
Formal Evaluation
Goal
Audience
Message
AudienceFeedback
Self-Reflection
Engagement Activity
Formal Evaluation
Goal
Audience
Message
NASA
Big-picture Individual
Diane CrimNASA
NPS
Short-term Long-term
Shane BerginGemima Philippe | AAAS
ChangeVoteDetect
ExploreDebateCo-create
Build RelationshipsStudyAction
Answer QuestionsAsk QuestionsPlan
MentorSearch
Dialogue Report
Inform
Be realistic.
U.S. Dept. of Defense Tim Hipps | U.S. National Guard
What is your goal?
What do you hope to accomplish on social media?
What do you hope your audience will do?
How can you integrate social media into your workload?
What do you want to accomplish?
What do you hope your audience will do?
How can you integrate public engagement into your workload?
AudienceFeedback
Self-Reflection
Engagement Activity
Formal Evaluation
Goal
Audience
Message
J.H. Falk
of U.S. adultshave taken acollege-level
science course
30%
of Americans are “very” or
“moderately” interested
in new scientific discoveries
84%
National Science Board
U.S. Dept. of Energy
of Americans express support for
government funding of basic
research
83%
National Science Board
Meghan Duffy
of Americans have a “some” or
“a great deal of” confidence in the
scientific community*
90%
National Science Board
*second only to the military
Clara Shaw
Potential audiences
K-12 StudentsPotential funders
Community membersResource managers
Business leadersand more…
JournalistsMCL | AAAS
Science-interested publicAtlantic Photography Boston
PolicymakersMCL | AAAS
Predictors influencing people’s views (on scientific topics)
Age
ReligionGender
Ethnicity
Political party
Education orscience knowledge
Views
Pew
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
Gemima Philippe | AAAS
Who is your audience?
What do you hope to accomplish on social media?
What do you hope your audience will do?
How can you integrate social media into your workload?
Who do you want to engage?
What do you know about them?
How can you learn more about them?
What are their interests and needs?
AudienceFeedback
Self-Reflection
Engagement Activity
Formal Evaluation
Goal
Audience
Message
Developing messages helps you…
Be concise.
Encourage conversation.
Anticipate questions.Atlantic Photography Boston
Messages help your audience…
Connect with you.
Pay attention.
Remember you.Atlantic Photography Boston
The 3Ms of Message
Miniature
Memorable
Meaningful
Organizing principle: 3 Key Points
Key Idea #1
Key Idea #2
Key Idea #3
MCL | AAAS & Wikipedia
Example: Fungal Infections
Goal: Emphasize the importance of basic research to get support for funding.
Audience: Utah Public Radio journalist & her listeners
Miniature Messages:o Possible new anti-fungal
medicationo Fungal diseases are
deadlyo Basic research funding is
critical
Meghan Duffy
Meghan Duffy, University of Michigan Research On Water Fleas
Yields Possible Anti-Fungal DrugUtah Public Radio
Craig Dugas | Wikimedia Commons
Layer Bars: Sedimentary Rocks
Fudge: Igneous Rocks
Veganbaking.net | Wikimedia Commons
Chocolate Chip Cookies: Metamorphic Rocks
Kimberly Vardeman | Wikimedia Commons
The Rock Cycle
Jargon
millimeterparadigm
quantum
orthogonal
anti-microbial
pedagogymodel
biota
Anthropocene
genetic
aerosol methodologytheory abiotic
determinantsepidemiology
alluvial
Example
xkcd.com
Examples?
What is your message?
What do you hope to accomplish on social media?
What do you hope your audience will do?
How can you integrate social media into your workload?
What are your 3 words or phrases?
Remember: miniature, memorable & meaningful.
AudienceFeedback
Self-Reflection
Engagement Activity
Formal Evaluation
Goal
Audience
Message
Engagement Plan
Timely
Attainable
Narrow
Science cafés
Engagement Opportunities
Media interviews
Meetings with policymakers
Campus eventsCitizen science
Community groupsCooperative extensionEveryday interactions
Hands-on activitiesLab visitsLibraries
Museum eventsNerd NitesPodcasts
Policy briefingsRotary clubs
Science festivalsSchool visitsSocial media
Summer camps
MCL GDP | AAAS
MCL
Reddit “Ask Me Anything”MCL | AAAS
Choosing an opportunity
Case Studies
Ann Schonlau | RMNP NPS
aaas.org/Public-Engagement-Case-Studies
AudienceFeedback
Self-Reflection
Engagement Activity
Formal Evaluation
Goal
Audience
Message
Audience Feedback
Atlantic Photography BostonAtlantic Photography Boston
AudienceFeedback
Self-Reflection
Engagement Activity
Formal Evaluation
Goal
Audience
Message
Self Evaluation
How did I do?
What went well?
What should I change?
Did I accomplish my goal?
Should my goal, audience, message or channel change?
MCL | AAAS
AudienceFeedback
Self-Reflection
Engagement Activity
Formal Evaluation
Goal
Audience
Message
Formal Evaluation
Online or paper survey.
Email or phone follow-up.
Post-event conversation with the audience.
Action (legislation passed). MCL | AAAS
What are your next steps?
What do you hope to accomplish on social media?
What do you hope your audience will do?
How can you integrate social media into your workload?
What specific, concrete things will you do?
When will you do them?
How will you measure your success?
AAAS Resources & Opportunities
MCL | AAAS
Center for Public Engagement with Science & Technology
aaas.org/PES
Public Engagement Reflections
Center for Public Engagement with Science & Technology
Leshner Leadership Institute for Public Engagement with ScienceTraining and yearlong AAAS support
for 15 mid-career scientists.aaas.org/LLI
Early Career Award for Public Engagement with Science
Scientists who demonstrate excellence in contributions to public engagement.
aaas.org/Awards/Early-Career-Public-Engagement
AAAS ResourcesAwards• Golden Goose• Public Engagement with Science
Fellowships• Community Engagement• Mass Media Science & Engineering• Science & Technology Policy
Policy Resources• Catalyzing Advocacy in Science &
Engineering (CASE) Workshop• Engaging Scientists and Engineers in
Policy (ESEP)
Public Engagement Opportunities• SciLine• Science in the ClassroomAAAS 2018 Mass Media Fellows
Architect of the Capitol
Force For Science
ForceForScience.org
Introducing Trellis – a
new communication and
collaboration platform
from AAAS
Trelliscience.com/
PublicEngagement
Thank you!
Gemima [email protected]
@Just1Change
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