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Effective Chemistry Communication in Informal Environments
Effective Chemistry Communication in Informal Environments Author:Committee on Communicating Chemistry in Informal Settings, Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology, Division on Earth and Life Studies, Board on Science Education, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, Engineering, and Medicine National Academies of Sciences Chemistry plays a critical role in daily life, impacting areas such as medicine and health, consumer products, energy production, the ecosystem, and many other areas. Communicating about chemistry in informal environments has the potential to raise public interest and understanding of chemistry around the world. However, the chemistry community ... more »lacks a cohesive, evidence-based guide for designing effective communication activities. This report is organized into two sections. Part A: The Evidence Base for Enhanced Communication summarizes evidence from communications, informal learning, and chemistry education on effective practices to communicate with and engage publics outside of the classroom; presents a framework for the design of chemistry communication activities; and identifies key areas for future research. Part B: Communicating Chemistry: A Framework for Sharing Science is a practical guide intended for any chemists to use in the design, implementation, and evaluation of their public communication efforts.« less