scholarly journals Astronomy and space outreach new requirements for a new generation

2009 ◽  
Vol 5 (S260) ◽  
pp. 748-753
Author(s):  
Kevin Nolan
Keyword(s):  
Science And Society ◽  
Global Community ◽  
Science Outreach ◽  
Effective Science ◽  
Understanding Of Science ◽  
New Generation ◽  
Current Science

AbstractShortcomings in current science outreach contribute to a disconnection between science and society; prompting new requirements in thinking about what science outreach is and how it is planned and implemented. It is proposed here that central to successful outreach should be focus on identifying and communicating value in, and the relevance of, science; rather than necessarily attempting to inspire interest in, or understanding of science. This, coupled to world coordinated identification of key science outreach directives, messages and plans point to more effective science outreach relevant to the global community.

Management and Michael Polanyi’s thought

2015 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 372-387
Author(s):  
Struan Jacobs
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Social Implications ◽  
Science And Society ◽  
Historical Scholarship ◽  
Content Type ◽  
History Of ◽  
Understanding Of Science ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Scientific Life

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to understand the role of management ideas as a resource for developing a new understanding of science and society. Design/methodology/approach Three important articles of Polanyi are studied in detail. Findings That writings of Graicunas, Foch and Liddell Hart definitely influenced the development of Polanyi’s thinking and writings of Gulick, Mooney among other management/organization theorists also likely contributed to Polanyi’s thought. Research limitations/implications The study opens a new seam for Polanyi intellectual – historical scholarship. Practical implications The article sheds light on facets of scientific life, including how scientists themselves participate in the overall management of science. Social implications This discussion of Polanyi deepens the appreciation of Liberal society’s functioning. Originality/value No other Polanyi scholar has dug deeply into the history of management, considering its intellectual value to Polanyi.

scholarly journals Is art a "good" mediator in a Science Festival?

2007 ◽  
Vol 06 (03) ◽  
pp. A02 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabienne Crettaz von Roten ◽  
Olivier Moeschler
Keyword(s):  
Public Understanding ◽  
Science And Society ◽  
The Public ◽  
Complex Relation ◽  
Science Society ◽  
Understanding Of Science ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Special Case ◽  
Shed Light

This paper relates to a special case of science-society mediation set up during the Science et Cité festival 2005. This national event took place in about twenty cities in Switzerland to promote a closer cooperation between science and society via art (theatre, music, dance, exhibitions, cinema, etc.), in order to reach the population at large. Results on the profile of the public, the role played by the cultural institutions involved, the motives of the visitors and the role of art in the science-society dialogue show that the goals aimed at by the festival's organisers were only partially reached. Moreover, the analyses shed light on the complex relation between art, science and society in public understanding of science activities.

scholarly journals Between understanding and appreciation. Current science communication in Denmark

2005 ◽  
Vol 04 (04) ◽  
pp. A02
Author(s):  
Kristian Hvidtfelt Nielsen
Keyword(s):  
Science Communication ◽  
Scientific Interest ◽  
Interest In Science ◽  
Local Contexts ◽  
Scientific Context ◽  
Multiple Uses ◽  
Understanding Of Science ◽  
Danish Science ◽  
International Aspects ◽  
Current Science

In this paper I use the concepts “understanding of science” and “appreciation of science” to analyze selected case studies of current science communication in Denmark. The Danish science communication system has many similarities with science communication in other countries: the increasing political and scientific interest in science communication, the co-existence of many different kinds of science communication, and the multiple uses of the concepts of understanding vs. appreciation of science. I stress the international aspects of science communication, the national politico-scientific context as well as more local contexts as equally important conditions for understanding current Danish science communication.

scholarly journals A question of dialogue? Reflections on how citizen science can enhance communication between science and society

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (03) ◽  
pp. A13
Author(s):  
Katherin Wagenknecht ◽  
Tim Woods ◽  
Christian Nold ◽  
Simone Rüfenacht ◽  
Silke Voigt-Heucke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Citizen Science ◽  
Science Policy ◽  
Science Communication ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Open Science ◽  
Policy Agenda ◽  
Science And Society ◽  
Transdisciplinary Approach ◽  
Current Science

Citizen science is a transdisciplinary approach that responds to the current science policy agenda: in terms of supporting open science, and by using a range of science communication instruments. In particular, it opens up scientific research processes by involving citizens at different phases; this also creates a range of opportunities for science communication to happen This article explores methodological and practical characteristics of citizen science as a form of science communication by examining three case studies that took different approaches to citizens' participation in science. Through these, it becomes clear that communication in citizen science is ‘÷always’ science communication and an essential part of “doing science”.

scholarly journals The Rise of Sustainable Consumerism: Evidence from the Egyptian Generation Z

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (24) ◽  
pp. 13804
Author(s):  
Salma Khalil ◽  
Ayman Ismail ◽  
Seham Ghalwash
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Corporate Sustainability ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Global Community ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Generation Z ◽  
Behavioral Aspects ◽  
New Generation

Sustainable consumerism is a topic that is still being explored and developed across nations and countries. A new generation of consumers and the world’s future leaders—Generation Z—have already begun to change the marketing and consumer landscape and have accelerated the means to achieve sustainable development. Meanwhile, the Egyptian Generation Z remains unexplored and ambiguous. The purpose of this article is to gain an understanding of the behavioral aspects of the Egyptian Generation Z, their consumerism, ecological consciousness, and corporate expectations. This exploratory research adopted qualitative methods using in-depth semi-structured interviews with a selected sample of participants representing the Egyptian Generation Z. The findings reveal an infantile but informed and reactive market of consumers whose acts of marketing and branding decisions contribute to reaching corporate sustainability, despite the fact they are viewed as nescient in the broader global community. This research provides the first evidence on the Egyptian Generation Z and their behavior towards sustainable consumerism in a new context of developing countries.

Science Communication in the Scientific and Educational Field in Different Countries

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Светлана Мякотникова ◽  
Svetlana Myakotnikova
Keyword(s):  
Science Communication ◽  
Communication Channel ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Personal Interest ◽  
Science And Society ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Understanding Of Science ◽  
The Developed Countries ◽  
Educational Field

The article deals with the phenomenon of “science communication”, which is considered as a complex system including different subjects who use varied communication channel and vehicles to generate personal interest, form positive attitude and understanding of science. The article examines the reasons which have led to an increased need for scientists to communicate. Among the latter can be identified: the loss of expertise and authority of scientists; a change in the nature of knowledge production; improved communications and a proliferation of sources of information; the democratic deficit. These factors are equally valid in the developed countries. The peculiarities of science communication in scientific and educational field in Russia, the USA, Germany, Great Britain, China and Japan are also investigated. The conclusion is made about the need of two-way communication between science and society; the dependency of communication peculiarities on government goals.

How Emotional Intelligence and Consciousness (Mindfulness) in Education Can Provide a New Character and Orientation to the Nation

2021 ◽  
pp. 199-211
Author(s):  
Marios Matheou
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Mutual Respect ◽  
Global Community ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Spiritual Struggle ◽  
Moral Principles ◽  
Functional Efficiency ◽  
Inner World ◽  
New Generation ◽  
Inside Out

Our nation and state today are going through a difficult period in their life and survival, because the moral principles and values, the principles of democracy, in particular the human principles of mutual respect, respect and empathy for each other, have been damaged. The causes are certainly deeper, and researching, one concludes that the great nursery of democracy is education lags behind in terms of adhering to the principles of education and functional efficiency. The change of orientation of our education towards the inner world of man, the upliftment of the spiritual struggle, and cultivating from the inside out with the skills of emotional intelligence and consciousness will help citizens to reorient themselves and realize that they are part of a nation but at the same time citizens of a global community with broader perceptions, goals, and obligations. The revision of education programs and the introduction in education of emotional intelligence and consciousness will lay the foundations for the creation of a new generation of sensitized and conscious citizens.

scholarly journals Enhancing Science Education for Young Children: A Contemporary Initiative

2001 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
James J. Watters ◽  
Carmel M. Diezmann ◽  
Susan J. Grieshaber ◽  
Julie M. Davis
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Conceptual Knowledge ◽  
Teacher Educators ◽  
Early Childhood Teachers ◽  
Teaching Science ◽  
Personal Experiences ◽  
Effective Science ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Understanding Of Science ◽  
Effective Science Teaching

A major challenge facing teachers is how they can help children to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to become scientifically literate citizens. Early childhood teachers are often hesitant about teaching science because they lack confidence in their conceptual knowledge and understandings. This paper describes a professional development initiative which enhances teachers’ understanding of science concepts, and supports their teaching of the subject. The workshops adopted a ‘child-centred’ approach that was scaffolded by teacher educators. Thus, the teachers’ learning paralleled those exemplary experiences advocated for children. Feedback from teachers was overwhelmingly positive and they reported an increased motivation for teaching science coupled with a better understanding of contemporary strategies. By capitalising on personal experiences of investigation of everyday phenomena in the workshop, teachers were able to identify those contemporary approaches consistent with effective science teaching and to understand why these approaches are effective.

scholarly journals What Do You Expect? Linguistic Reflections on Empathy in Science Communication

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 107-117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nina Janich
Keyword(s):  
Social Communication ◽  
Science Communication ◽  
Essential Role ◽  
Online Communication ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Science And Society ◽  
Scientific Expertise ◽  
Understanding Of Science ◽  
Emotional Level

This linguistics article, which draws additionally on interdisciplinary insights, discusses whether and to what extent more empathy could facilitate and promote the exchange of knowledge between science and society. The existence of the Internet as a knowledge resource has made it necessary, especially in online communication, to renegotiate (scientific) expertise and roles such as ‘expert’ and ‘layperson.’ A discourse linguistics case study of a science blog shows that these negotiations quickly take on the character of an emotionally charged relationship between writer and respondent and are by no means limited to the level of fact or disinterested scholarly debate. The reason for this—so this article argues—is that reciprocal expectations and expectations of expectations play an essential role in science communication, as in any social communication. This hypothesis is supported by an analysis of interviews with scientists about their expectations of the public’s understanding of science. Against this background, empathy seems to be a suitable means to better meet the expectations of one’s interlocuter (or at least to avoid disappointed expectations) and to move from a more emotional level back to a more rational one. Empathy and its role in science communication should therefore be investigated more closely—on an interdisciplinary basis.

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