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Support Systems for Scientists’ Communication and Engagement: Summary of Initiative, Landscape Reports and Workshops

February 10, 2019 | Informal/Formal Connections, Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks, Public Programs

This workshop series, convened by the Kavli, Rita Allen, Packard and Moore Foundations, was intended to view the entire system of people who support scientists’ engagement and communication efforts in order to explore how this system can be most effective and sustainable. The discussions examined where this system is thriving, the limits people within the system face and what can be done to ensure their efforts are commensurate with the demand for quality communication and engagement support.

Conducted over four closely scheduled workshops in late 2017 and early 2018, the convenings brought together leaders in different parts of the field who bridge scientists and the public and led to the emergence of a number of key priority areas. While the initial intention was to also hold a plenary event to provide a more holistic view of scientists’ support system in order to collectively discern directions to advance the field, we feel a more efficient way forward right now is to focus our efforts and resources on building community and advancing these priority areas.

This document provides a summary of each workshop, providing background, descriptions, and major findings.

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    Funders

    Private Foundation
    Funding Program: The Kavli Foundation
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    Private Foundation
    Funding Program: The Rita Allen Foundation
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    Private Foundation
    Funding Program: The David & Lucile Packard Foundation
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    Private Foundation
    Funding Program: Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation
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    Resource Type: Reference Materials | Report | Conference Proceedings
    Discipline: General STEM
    Audience: Administration/Leadership/Policymakers | Educators/Teachers | Evaluators | General Public | Learning Researchers | Museum/ISE Professionals | Scientists
    Environment Type: Informal/Formal Connections | Higher Education Programs | Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks | Professional Development and Workshops | Public Programs | Public Events and Festivals

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