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How university scientists view science communication to the public                          PCST-10



How university scientists view science communication to the public
Susi Sturzenegger-Varvayanis ; Gina Eosco ; Sara Ball ; Kelvin Lee ; Megan Halpern ; Bruce Lewenstein

 Cornell University, Center for Life Science Enterprise, 130 Biotechnology Building, 14853, Ithaca, New York,
United States; Cornell University, Department of Communication, Ithaca, New York, United States;
 University of Delaware, Chemical Engineering, Newark, Delaware, United States.



Background

Over the last two decades, scientific institutions have been making valiant efforts to increase the appeal and
credibility of scientist participation in outreach programs. Since 1997, when the U.S. National Science
Foundation (NSF) established new Merit Review Criteria, calling for all proposals for NSF funding to
demonstrate their ‘broader impact’ on society, there has been no substantial evaluation of its succ
How University Scientists View Science Communication To The Public Pcst10 2008
How University Scientists View Science Communication To The Public Pcst10 2008
How University Scientists View Science Communication To The Public Pcst10 2008
How University Scientists View Science Communication To The Public Pcst10 2008
How University Scientists View Science Communication To The Public Pcst10 2008
How University Scientists View Science Communication To The Public Pcst10 2008
How University Scientists View Science Communication To The Public Pcst10 2008
How University Scientists View Science Communication To The Public Pcst10 2008
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How University Scientists View Science Communication To The Public Pcst10 2008

  • 1. How university scientists view science communication to the public PCST-10 How university scientists view science communication to the public Susi Sturzenegger-Varvayanis ; Gina Eosco ; Sara Ball ; Kelvin Lee ; Megan Halpern ; Bruce Lewenstein Cornell University, Center for Life Science Enterprise, 130 Biotechnology Building, 14853, Ithaca, New York, United States; Cornell University, Department of Communication, Ithaca, New York, United States; University of Delaware, Chemical Engineering, Newark, Delaware, United States. Background Over the last two decades, scientific institutions have been making valiant efforts to increase the appeal and credibility of scientist participation in outreach programs. Since 1997, when the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) established new Merit Review Criteria, calling for all proposals for NSF funding to demonstrate their ‘broader impact’ on society, there has been no substantial evaluation of its succ