Bridging citizen science and science communication: insights from a global study of science communicators
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Roche, J., Jensen, E. A., Jensen, A. M., Bell, L., Hurley, M., Taylor, A., Boissenin, C., Chase, J., Cherouvis, S., Dunne, K., Kashmina, J., Massarani, L., Planchard, J., Russo, P., & Smyth, F., Bridging citizen science and science communication: insights from a global study of science communicators, Frontiers in Environmental Science, 11, 1259422, 2023, 1 - 9Abstract:
A large study of science communicators around the world was conducted as part of
the GlobalSCAPE research project. All participants in the study indicated some level of
science communication experience, with more than 11% choosing “citizen scientist”
as one of their identities. This paper provides an overview of how science
communication and citizen science are two independent fields of research and
practice that have opportunities for overlap and mutually beneficial outcomes,
particularly in terms of the practices of those working in areas of public
engagement with science. In addition, qualitative results are presented regarding
the experience of being a science communicator for those who identified as citizen
scientists. The paper also showcases the first empirical insights from the GlobalSCAPE
project, which exemplifies how international research collaborations can be used to
explore the challenges and opportunities faced by those individuals working in
science communication and citizen science.
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PUBLISHEDhttps://doi.org/10.3389/fenvs.2023.1259422
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Inclusive Society , Citizen Science , SCIENCE COMMUNICATION , Science & SocietyDOI:
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