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Peer-reviewed article

Science live — articulating the aims and ethos of science event practitioners in the U.S.A. and U.K.

April 27, 2021 | Public Programs

Live science events engage publics with science in a social context. This article articulates the aims and ethos of this growing sector within a research context. Semi-structured interviews (N=13) and focus groups (N=77) were conducted with event practitioners (both professional and volunteers) in the U.S.A. and U.K.. Inductive thematic analysis indicated that event producers aim to raise awareness of and professionalism in the sector. In particular, they seek to develop research into long-term impacts of events for both audiences and practitioners.

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    UWE Bristol
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    Science Festival Alliance
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    IF Oxford
  • Julie Fooshee
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    Science Festival Alliance
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    Science Festival Alliance
  • Citation

    ISSN : 1824-2049
    DOI : 10.22323/2.18040801
    Publication Name: Journal of Science Communication
    Volume: 18
    Number: 4

    Funders

    Wellcome Trust
    Funding Program: SL+
    Resource Type: Research Products
    Discipline: General STEM
    Audience: General Public | Museum/ISE Professionals | Scientists
    Environment Type: Public Programs | Public Events and Festivals

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