Introduction to Public Engagement Who is it for? What is its purpose? Dr Karen Bultitude [email protected] Department of Science and Technology Studies, University College London Science Communication Conference Monday 14 May 2012, London UK
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Introduction to Public Engagement Who is it for? What is its purpose?
Dr Karen Bultitude [email protected] Department of Science and Technology Studies, University College London Science Communication Conference Monday 14 May 2012, London UK
Introduction to Public Engagement Session Overview
• What is ‘Public Engagement’? • Useful resources for getting started • Jargon buster • Motivations & purposes • Top tips for SCC2012
Communication Approaches
• Transmit
Science for All (2010)
scientists / institutions
different public groups
e.g. lectures or public health campaigns
Communication Approaches
•
• Receive
Science for All (2010)
scientists / institutions
different public groups
e.g. surveys or consultations
Communication Approaches
•
•
• Collaborate
Science for All (2010)
scientists / institutions
different public groups
e.g. co-created research or consensus
building
Who are ‘the Public’? Many publics!
• schools and colleges • families and children • young people (aged 18-25) • adults • local communities, community groups • business and industry • government and policy makers …
The Public Engagement Triangle
Science for All (2010)
Getting Started in Public Engagement
• STEMNET
• Cafés Scientifique
• Science Festivals
• Science Centres & Museums
• Famelab
• Bright Club
• Science Showoff
• National Science & Engineering Week
• …
www.publicengagement.ac.uk/how
http://tinyurl.com/EngagingResearcher
http://tinyurl.com/Intro-to-PE
w ASDC w ASE w British Science Association w British Council w Cafés
Scientifique w Engineering UK w Famelab w HEFCE w
NESTA Innovation w National Science and
Engineering Week w RCUK w Royal Society w Science
Council w Science Festivals w Science Media Centre w Science Shops w Sciencewise w STEMNET w
Wellcome Trust
PUS
PE
PES PEST
STEM
RCUK
BIS
NCCPE
BSA
Jargon Buster
REF
Q: Which two of the above are NOT in current use?!
IMPACT
The overall effect or influence of the
activity
outputs +
outcomes =
impact
Vitae (2010)
Science for All (2010)
Karen’s Top Tips for Success at SCC2012:
1. Meet new people!
2. Don’t be shy to ask for clarification of terms etc.
3. Get to sessions on time
4. Follow the Twitter feed: @SciCommConf, #scicom12
5. Contribute… listen… collaborate…
Engage!
Recommended Resources • Science for All (2010). Report and action plan from the Science for All
Expert Group. London: Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. Available from http://interactive.bis.gov.uk/scienceandsociety/site/all/files/2010/02/Science-for-All-Final-Report-WEB.pdf.
• Bultitude, K. (2011) The Why and How of Science Communication. In Rosulek, P. (Ed) Science Communication. Pilsen: European Commission. Available from http://www.ucl.ac.uk/sts/staff/bultitude/KB_TB/Karen_Bultitude_-_Science_Communication_Why_and_How.pdf.
• Duncan, S. and Spizer, S. (2010). The engaging researcher: Inspiring people to engage with your research. Vitae and the Beacons for Public Engagement. Available from http://www.vitae.ac.uk/CMS/files/upload/The_engaging_researcher_2010.pdf.
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