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How Scientists Engage the Public
Scientists Connect Directly with Citizens and Use New Media Tools, Too
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- How Scientists Engage the Public
- Most Scientists Support Active Engagement in Public Policy Debates
- Nearly All Scientists Talk with the Public; A Sizable Share Use Social Media, Blogs
- 41% of AAAS scientists often or occasionally engage with the public in at least two ways
- Both Traditional and Digital Tools Help Scientists Stay Up-to-Date
- Most Scientists Support Active Role in Public Policy Debates
- Most Scientists Perceive Both Interest in and Debate over Their Work
- Perceptions of Public Interest and Media Debate Vary by Discipline
- Uptick in Scientists Saying News Coverage Is Important for Career
- More Younger Scientists See Career Benefits in Social Media Platforms
- Scientists in Fields with More Debate Are Especially Likely to Say Media and Social Media Are Important for Career
- Most Scientists See Lack of Public Knowledge and Media Reports as Problems for Science
- Scientists Connect Directly with Citizens and Use New Media Tools, Too
- Scientists Seek Both Specialized and General Audiences on Social Media
- Most Scientists Engage with Public, Younger Scientists Are More Active on Social Media
- Scientists in Public-facing Fields Are More Likely to Engage with Public
- Scientists Who See More Interest Among Citizenry Are Also More Likely to Engage with Public
- Social Scientists and Earth Scientists Are the Most Publicly Engaged
- Scientists Who Talk with the Public Often Are Also More Likely to Engage in Other Ways
- Scientists Cite a Host of Strategies to Encourage Societal Support for Science Research
- How Scientists Keep Up with Their Specialty Area
- Scientists in Biomedical, Social Sciences Are Especially Plugged In Digitally
- Margins of Error