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EFFECTIVE CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATION IN INFORMAL ENVIRONMENTS

  • Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology
  • , Division on Earth and Life Studies
  • , Board on Science Education
  • , Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education
  • , National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
  • , Committee on Communicating Chemistry in Informal Settings

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Abstract

Chemistry plays a critical role in daily life, impacting areas such as medicine and health, consumer products, energy production, the ecosystem, and many other areas. Communicating about chemistry in informal environments has the potential to raise public interest and understanding of chemistry around the world. However, the chemistry community lacks a cohesive, evidence-based guide for designing effective communication activities. This report is organized into two sections. Part A: The Evidence Base for Enhanced Communication summarizes evidence from communications, informal learning, and chemistry education on effective practices to communicate with and engage publics outside of the classroom; presents a framework for the design of chemistry communication activities; and identifies key areas for future research. Part B: Communicating Chemistry: A Framework for Sharing Science is a practical guide intended for any chemists to use in the design, implementation, and evaluation of their public communication efforts.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationCoresource 4
PublisherNational Academies Press
Pages1-137
Number of pages137
ISBN (Print)0309377528, 9780309377522
DOIs
StatePublished - 2016

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Social Sciences
  • General Chemistry

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