Science communication examined by Commitee
1 September 2016
The Science and Technology Committee examines science communication as a profession, the difference between science communication and public engagement looking at cultural perspectives and evaluation. The session will also examine the use of popular science and the role of government and the media in influencing engagement.
- Watch Parliament TV: Science communication
- Inquiry: Science communication
- Science and Technology Committee
Witnesses
Wednesday 7 September 2016, Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
At 1.45pm
- Seirian Sumner, Co-founder, Soapbox Science, Reader in Social Evolution, University of Bristol
- Nathalie Pettorelli, Co-founder, Soapbox Science, Research Fellow,
Institute of Zoology, Zoological Society of London - Dr Penny Fidler, Chief Executive, UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres
- Tracey Brown, Director, Sense about Science
At 2.45pm
- Paul Manners, Director, National Coordinating Centre for Public Engagement
- Matt Goode, Director of Communications and Public Engagement,
Research Councils UK
Further Information
Video: Parliamentary copyright
Image: iStockphoto