From the Laboratory to the Public:Strategies for Enhancing Scientists'Public Communication Skills
Scientists with strong public communication skills play a crucial role in advancing the expansion and growth of knowledge.They facilitate the dissemination of scientific knowledge,influence science policies and decision-making,enhance public scientific literacy,address scientific and societal issues,and tackle challenges and controversies.Previous research has increasingly emphasized the importance of scientists'public communication skills,discussing the dilemmas and consequences they face and providing specific methodological strategies.However,there has been relatively limited research specifically focused on the public communication skills of Chinese scientists.Scientists currently encounter various challenges in public communication,including issues inherent to the scientific process,the relationship between scientists and the public,and communication and dissemination problems.Based on the analysis of the current situation,systematic education and training,institutionalized rewards and recognition,extensive collaboration and partnerships,the development and provision of scientific communication tools,and the establishment of continuous monitoring and feedback mechanisms can effectively enhance scientists'public communication skills and increase the societal impact of science.
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