Survey-based analysis of a science of science communication scientific interest group: Member feedback and perspectives on science communication

Anna J. Hilliard; Nicola Sugden; Kristin Bass; Chris Gunter

doi:10.22323/145120250526111229

Survey-based analysis of a science of science communication scientific interest group: Member feedback and perspectives on science communication

Anna J. Hilliard, Nicola Sugden, Kristin Bass, Chris Gunter

School of Social and Political Science

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Coordinated attempts to promote systematic approaches to the design and evaluation of science communication efforts have generally lagged behind the proliferation and diversification of those efforts. To address this, we founded the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) Science of Science Communication Scientific Interest Group (SciOSciComm-SIG) and undertook a mixed-methods survey-based analysis of the group one year after its founding. Respondents indicated ongoing interest and some participation in public-facing science communication while identifying specific barriers, and praised the role of the SIG in expanding access to information about evidence-based practices.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1-20
Number of pages	20
Journal	Journal of Science Communication
Volume	24
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.22323/145120250526111229
Publication status	Published - 26 May 2025

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bridging research
practice and teaching
professional development and training in science communication
professionalism

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