Outreach training needed

A growing consensus of the need to lessen public skepticism and concern over research which conflicts with core human values and religious beliefs proves that scientists must engage more fully with the public about scientific issues and the concerns that society has about them. Scientific training p...

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Published in:Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science) 2007-01, Vol.315 (5809), p.161-161
Main Author: Leshner, Alan I
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Belief & doubt
Colleges & universities
Communication
Community-Institutional Relations
Occupational training
Public Opinion
Research Personnel - education
Science - education
Scientists
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Summary:A growing consensus of the need to lessen public skepticism and concern over research which conflicts with core human values and religious beliefs proves that scientists must engage more fully with the public about scientific issues and the concerns that society has about them. Scientific training programs should prepare graduates and postdoctoral fellows for public communications while support for scientists who are trying to provide outreach to the public should be implemented.
ISSN:0036-8075
1095-9203
DOI:10.1126/science.1138712