Using the World Wide Web to Educate and Inform the Public About Risk and Agricultural Biotechnology

The University of Nebraska and AgBios, Inc. launched the AgBiosafety website ( http://agbiosafety.unl.edu ) with the purpose of educating the public about agricultural biotechnology risk and safety issues through science-based content. This article discusses the creation of the website, its componen...

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Published in:Journal of agricultural & food information 2009-04, Vol.10 (2), p.102-112
Main Authors: Golick, Douglas A., Peterson, Robert K. D., Higley, Leon G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agricultural biotechnology
agriculture education
Biotechnology
biotechnology safety
Health risk assessment
Information communication
risk communication
risk education
Risks
Safety
World Wide Web
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Summary:The University of Nebraska and AgBios, Inc. launched the AgBiosafety website ( http://agbiosafety.unl.edu ) with the purpose of educating the public about agricultural biotechnology risk and safety issues through science-based content. This article discusses the creation of the website, its components, and data gathered from usage statistics and a web-delivered survey. Also included is a discussion of the results of data gathered and recommendations for future web-based educational efforts in biotechnology safety and risk assessment.
ISSN:1049-6505
1540-4722
DOI:10.1080/10496500902802726