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Communicating Chemistry Landscape Study

November 1, 2013 | Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks

The National Research Council’s (NRC) Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology (BCST) and Board on Science Education (BOSE) received funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop a framework for effective chemistry communication, outreach, and education in informal settings, with the ultimate goal of increasing the effectiveness of such efforts in engaging the public with chemistry. BCST and BOSE are assembling a committee of experts to execute this work. To support their efforts, BCST and BOSE also commissioned this landscape study, which serves as background for the committee. This study aims to describe how and where chemistry is presented to the public, as well as identify the theories and rationales that guide such efforts. It identifies barriers and opportunities in communicating chemistry, and synthesizes the recommendations that have been made to date to address them.

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    Funders

    NSF
    Funding Program: ISE/AISL
    Award Number: 1238273
    Resource Type: Reference Materials
    Discipline: Chemistry
    Audience: Administration/Leadership/Policymakers | General Public | Museum/ISE Professionals | Scientists
    Environment Type: Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks | Professional Development and Workshops

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