Co-creating developmental science

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathryn L. Mills ◽  
Lucy Whitmore
Keyword(s):  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Scientific Investigation ◽  
Research Institutions ◽  
Scientific Process ◽  
Advanced Degrees ◽  
Scientific Investigations ◽  
Developmental Science

Co-creating science with members of the researched population improves the science being conducted. Most scientific research is designed and conducted by individuals in academic or research institutions, often with advanced degrees. Of course, this is understandable given that conducting a rigorous scientific investigation takes both training and resources. However, trained researchers can team up with individuals without formalized training to conduct scientific investigations together. Here, we argue that it is time to normalize the practice of incorporating developing populations, and relevant stakeholders, in the design and interpretation of scientific research. We focus on these specific components of the scientific process given the unique strength of including the perspectives of individuals with lived experiences in scientific research.

The Small Mammal Project: Engaging Students as Scientists

2017 ◽  
Vol 79 (3) ◽  
pp. 200-206
Author(s):  
Erika V. Iyengar ◽  
Paul T. Meier ◽  
Rachel E. Hamelers
Keyword(s):  
College Courses ◽  
Scientific Process ◽  
Scientific Creativity ◽  
Scientific Investigations ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Upper Level ◽  
Multiple Species ◽  
Dissemination Of Results ◽  
Scientific Questions

This article describes a sustained, student-driven, inquiry-based set of activities meant to illuminate the scientific process from the initial scientific questions to oral dissemination of results. It is appropriate for science majors and nonmajors, advanced high school through upper-level college courses. Involving students in hands-on, self-driven investigations will allow them to see the challenges of quantitative scientific investigations, and the role of scientific creativity in experimental design and interpretation. This project allows a large group of students to engage in the type of research project often only available to students working one-on-one with instructors or in research labs. This activity requires skeletons of multiple species of small mammals, but there are many ways to alter the project to suit available resources. We expect that students involved in hands-on, self-directed scientific investigations early in their academic careers are less likely to view science as a mere accumulation of facts and more likely to be empowered to participate later in more sustained scientific investigations.

scholarly journals From climate information to climate services: the need for a Belgian climate service centre

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rozemien De Troch ◽  
Piet Termonia
Keyword(s):  
Service Provision ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Climate Projections ◽  
Research Institutions ◽  
Climate Information ◽  
Climate Services ◽  
Climate Research ◽  
Scientific Expertise ◽  
The Creation ◽  
Meteorological Institute

<p>The Belgian expertise with respect to climate research is very fragmented and led by both federal (like the Royal Meteorological Institute of Belgium, hereafter RMI) as well as regional scientific research institutions and universities. Furthermore, both in societal, research as well as policy context there is an increasing need for detailed, quantitative, reliable and consistent climate information and services, in particular linked to the expected climate changes and its impacts in different sectors (e.g. water, agriculture, energy, health, transport).</p><p>To make all this scientific expertise and climate information available in a coordinated and, above all, user-friendly way, a Belgian climate centre or a one-stop shop for climate research and services would fully address the needs. With its long-standing scientific expertise and service provision, RMI plays a crucial role in fulfilling this growing need for climate information and services.</p><p>Hence, RMI has elaborated a proposal on the creation of a Belgian climate centre. For the creation of such centre it is preferable to use existing collaborations from previous or ongoing research and service-provision activities in Belgium, requiring a structural cooperation in which each members’ expertise can be fully deployed. In the context of a previous research project, a large consortium of Belgian research institutions active in regional climate modelling, calculated for the first time a consistent set of high-resolution climate projections and sectoral impacts for Belgium. Nevertheless, it should be emphasized that the number of models used was far too limited to develop reliable information of the future climate. Moreover, this was a one-time project and there is currently an urgent need to update the climate projections to meet the new scientific requirements of the IPCC's new sixth Assessment Report.</p><p>One of the activities of the centre would thus be the coordination of the climate research based on scientific research projects. Furthermore, in order to ensure the continuous development and provision of climate services based on this objective and scientifically based expertise coming from Belgian climate scientists, the climate centre would carry out two main core tasks: (i) the production and storage of climate information and (ii) the support for the development of climate services.</p><p>The financing and implementation of a Belgian climate centre, would provide a structural framework for climate research and services, establishing partnerships with the various regions and communities, at both policy and research levels. In this way, RMI, as national meteorological institute and at the start of the climate services value chain, can guarantee a continuous scientific expertise and respond to the major needs for climate information and services at national and international level.</p>

scholarly journals On the roles of scientists, press officers and journalists

2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (03) ◽  
pp. E ◽  
Author(s):  
Emma Weitkamp
Keyword(s):  
Public Relations ◽  
Public Engagement ◽  
Science Communication ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Research Institutions ◽  
News Production ◽  
The Public

This issue of the Journal of Science Communication raises a number of questions about the ways that new scientific research emerges from research institutions and in particular the role played by scientists, press officers and journalists in this process. This is not to suggest that the public don't play an equally important role, and several articles in this issue raise questions about public engagement, but to explore the dynamics at play in one specific arena: that of news production. In this editorial I explore the increasing reliance of science journalists on public relations sources and consider what questions this raises for science communication.

scholarly journals Protection and Management of Intangible Assets of Scientific Research Institutions

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 185-189
Author(s):  
Wei Gao
Keyword(s):  
Property Rights ◽  
Management System ◽  
Intangible Assets ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Research Institutions ◽  
Management Mechanism ◽  
Assets Management

In view of the scientific protection and management of intangible assets of scientific research institutions, the importance of protection and management is expounded, and the significance of intangible assets to scientific research institutions is understood. In view of the problems existing in the management of intangible assets, the paper puts forward suggestions on three aspects: paying attention to the management of intangible assets property rights, optimizing the management mechanism of intangible assets and improving the specialty of intangible assets management. The purpose is to change the ideology of all managers, realize the value of intangible assets, and improve the protection and management system of intangible assets.

Linking Scientific Research to Development Agenda

2018 ◽  
pp. 374-391
Author(s):  
P. K. Kenabatho ◽  
B. P. Parida ◽  
B. Matlhodi ◽  
D.B. Moalafhi
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Scientific Community ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Knowledge Generation ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Scientific Investigations ◽  
Development Agenda ◽  
The Impact

In recent years, the scientific community has been urged to undertake research that can immediately have impact on development issues, including national policies, strategies, and people's livelihoods, among others. While this is a fair call from decision makers, it should also be realized that science by nature is about innovation, discovery and knowledge generation. In this context, there is need for a balance between long term scientific investigations and short term scientific applications. With regard to the former, researchers spend years investigating (or need data of sufficient record length) to provide sound and reliable solutions to a problem at hand while in the latter, it is possible to reach a solution with few selected analyses. In all cases, it is advisable that researchers, where possible should link their studies to topical development issues in their case studies. In this paper, we use a hydrometeorological project in the Notwane catchment, Botswana, to show the importance of linking research to development agenda for mutual benefit of researchers and policy makers. The results indicate that some key development issues are being addressed by the Project and the scope exists to improve the impact of the project.

scholarly journals The Humanities and Arts in The Gerontological Society of America

2020 ◽  
Vol 60 (4) ◽  
pp. 591-597
Author(s):  
W Andrew Achenbaum
Keyword(s):  
Old Age ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
75Th Anniversary ◽  
Deep Roots ◽  
Gerontological Society ◽  
Scientific Investigations

Abstract Perspectives from the humanities and arts (H&A) on old age have deep roots in history; they emerged over the centuries along with concurrent scientific investigations. Provisionally invited into the scientific ranks of The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) during the late 1970s, H&A prospered, but grew amid tensions. During 75th-anniversary celebrations, Society members will assess H&A’s role in GSA. How can H&A continue to enrich scientific research? How can H&A further advance its own meaningful contributions? Or, should H&A and GSA reconfigure its partnership?

scholarly journals Determinant and priority factors of innovation for the development of nations

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 307-320
Author(s):  
Alcides Barrichello ◽  
Emerson Gomes dos Santos ◽  
Rogerio Scabim Morano
Keyword(s):  
Scientific Research ◽  
Government Procurement ◽  
Advanced Technology ◽  
Research Institutions ◽  
Stages Of Development ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Global Competitiveness ◽  
Stage Of Development ◽  
Patent Applications

Purpose This study aims to identify the countries’ innovation factors that are determinant for them to achieve higher levels of development. In addition, the research identified which of these factors should be prioritized so the countries can move up in the rank of the most competitive. Design/methodology/approach The study used the indicators of innovation and the stage of development of 137 countries proposed by the Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum and techniques of multivariate data analysis. Findings The results indicated that all the factors tested are determinant to lead the countries throughout their stages of development. The research highlights that the factors “Quality of scientific research institutions” and “Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) patent applications” should be equally prioritized for the countries’ development. Practical implications The results suggested that the factors Capacity for Innovation, Quality of Scientific Research Institutions, Company Spending on Research and Development (R&D), University–Industry Collaboration in R&D, Government Procurement of Advanced Technology Products, Availability of Scientists and Engineers and PCT Patent Applications are decisive for positioning countries in terms of their stage of development and should be part of their public policy and enterprises’ strategic planning. Originality/value The findings show that countries should prioritize the factors Quality of Scientific Research Institutions and PCT Patent Applications, as these factors, when acting together, predict the evolution to higher stages of development.

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