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Connecting Science Communication Research with Action

Below is a curated selection of features from the field of science communication written by collaborators.

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Report & Summary:

In order to help the scientific community better understand some of the big picture motivations and barriers preventing the public from engaging with science, ASTC, ScienceCounts, and a number of other institutions recently conducted a massive study...

The Flame Challenge

The Alda Center is, above all else, all about making science accessible, which is why one of the first outreach programs created was a way to bring children and scientists together to explore ways to make science accessible to young people.

Everyday Environmentalism

How FLUPSY (no relation to Peter Rabbit) is helping to restore Long Island's waters.

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Using Emotions to Convey Scientific Knowledge

What gets you up in the morning to get your research done? Recent findings in the science communication field recommend using two epistemic emotions when conveying scientific knowledge: curiosity and awe.

Everyday Environmentalism:

Master's student Paul Mooney follows a DEC employee as he surveys fishermen in Bay Shore, collecting data to support fishing regulations and sustainability on Long Island.

photo by Aaron Blanco Tejedor: mural of Black man holding his head in pain

Lessons in Chronic Pain

Dr. Gregory Carbonetti talks with The Link about his work as the Rita Allen Civic Science Fellow in Chronic Pain. As a Civic Science Fellow, Greg was part of a team that conducted a national survey to better understand public perceptions in chronic...