GDB6 | Out of the bubble: Can you become a better science communicator if you leave your comfort zone?
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Out of the bubble: Can you become a better science communicator if you leave your comfort zone?
Convener: Natasha Stephen | Co-conveners: Elena Robinson, Alex/ander Rudloff, Yamirka Rojas-Agramonte, Edward Robeck
Programme
| Tue, 29 Apr, 10:45–12:30 (CEST)
 
Room E1
Programme
Tue, 10:45
Vimeo: GDB6 – Out of the bubble: Can you become a better science communicator if you leave your comfort zone?
Many in the scientific field are feeling a sense of urgency to communicate crucial issues that are impactful on society, but struggle with the challenge of best practices to convey that information in a way that inspires collaboration, rather than despair in the community. With a growing challenge of upholding the validity of scientific research against misinformation, there are instances where some scientists may choose to remain siloed in their approach without involving the broader public. What is holding scientists back from stepping out of the bubble and showcasing their progress to help resolve various issues? How can we find better solutions to confront the social responsibility that scientists must effectively communicate their science to the public?


All opinions, statements, and questions, either from the panel or the audience, are the speakers’ own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Geosciences Union (EGU), our conference organizer Copernicus or the Austria Center Vienna, but have been shared here in the name of supporting open, transparent, and unedited discussion on this topic.

This GDB is a joint action of the "Task Team on Global Policy Advice" of the Global Geoscience Societies - a loose consortium composed of AGU, EGU, GSL, JpGU, IUGG, IUGS, and other globally active geoscience unions and societies.

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Session materials

Programme: Tue, 29 Apr, 10:45–12:30 | Room E1

Chairpersons: Natasha Stephen, Alex/ander Rudloff, Yamirka Rojas-Agramonte
10:45–11:00
Introduction of Session incl. Statements of Panelists
11:00–12:20
Moderated Discussion and Questions & Answers, Interaction with Plenary
12:20–12:30
Wrap-up and Conclusion

Speakers

  • Fergus McAuliffe, SFI Research Centre in Applied Geosciences (iCRAG), Ireland
  • Heather Handley, University of Twente, Netherlands
  • Michiel van der Meulen, TNO, Netherlands
  • Monica Alejandra Gomez Correa, University of Hamburg, Germany