Effective strategies to increase public engagement and understanding of science
Presenter: Leticia Williams, Postdoctoral Fellow, NOAA Center for Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
POC: Outreach Librarian: Katie Rowley (katie.rowley [at] noaa.gov); Leticia Williams (leticia.williams [at] noaa.gov)
Abstract:
Researchers have defined science communication as sharing science-related knowledge from experts (e.g., scientists) or professional science communicators (e.g., public information officers, journalists) to non-experts (e.g., policy makers, stakeholders) and the lay public. Effective science communication is integral to NOAA's goals to foster an informed and weather-ready nation, healthy oceans, and environmentally sustainable and vibrant communities. Come and learn what tools you can use to accomplish these goals to increase public engagement and understanding of science such as user-centered messaging and visual communication.
About The Speaker:
Dr. Leticia Williams is a Postdoctoral Fellow with the NOAA Center for Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology (NCAS-M) at Howard University, and is currently contributing to social science research at the National Weather Service in the Operations Division for the Office of the Chief Operating Officer. Her research specialization is science communication, which focuses on strengthening public communication and engagement with science.
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