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Support Systems for Scientists’ Communication and Engagement Workshop IV: Science Engagement Facilitators - Landscaping Overview of U.S. Facilitators of Scientists' Engagement Communities

May 2, 2018 | Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks

This is a report from Workshop IV, part of the Support Systems for Scientists' Communication and Engagement workshop series. Workshop IV was held May 2-3, 2018 at the Monterey Bay Aquarium in Monterey, CA. In this study, researchers sought to explore and understand the mechanisms, motivations, and outcome metrics utilized by individuals and organizations that facilitate scientists’ communication with the public. To capture the full range of engagement methods, facilitators from a wide variety of organizations were contacted and interviewed. After contacting 30 leaders the realm of science communication and engagement facilitation, 20 interviews were conducted during March and April 2018; all the facilitators were based in the U.S.

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  • Steven Weiner
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  • Ira Bennett
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    Funders

    Private Foundation
    Funding Program: The Kavli Foundation
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    Private Foundation
    Funding Program: 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 | Conference Proceedings | Report
    Discipline: Education and learning science | General STEM
    Audience: Administration/Leadership/Policymakers | Evaluators | Learning Researchers | Museum/ISE Professionals | Scientists
    Environment Type: Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks | Conferences | Professional Development and Workshops

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