Science Communication

The State of Science Reporting in Today’s Di...
June 13, 2024
A survey of journalists and scientists to better understand their experiences in the production of science news. Read More

The Landscape of Art-Science Collaboration Program...
March 21, 2024
The Center for Media Engagement compiled a comprehensive database of more than 130 active art-science programs and conducted interviews with the key players driving these projects. Read More

The State of Science Reporting in Today’s Digital ...
June 1, 2023
We interviewed scientists to better understand some of the biggest problems facing science communicators in a changing media landscape. Read More

STEM Graduate Students’ Perspectives on Scie...
November 17, 2022
The Center for Media Engagement conducted interviews with STEM graduate students in the U.S. and Canada to learn more about their activities that engage with the public, about how they find meaning in these activities, and about their sense of belonging in these spaces. Read More

The State of Science Reporting in Today’s Di...
July 18, 2022
The Center for Media Engagement conducted in-depth interviews with 19 journalists to explore the experiences and challenges of reporting on science in the current media environment. Read More

Landscape of the UK Science Engagement Training Co...
September 7, 2021
To help understand the impact and effectiveness of science engagement training in the UK, and what trainers and funders in the United States could learn from it, the Center for Media Engagement interviewed science engagement trainers about their approaches, content, goals, trainees, evaluation, and best practices. Read More

Communicating Science Across Political Divides
August 4, 2021
The Center for Media Engagement asked U.S. citizens about their expectations related to how scientists communicate with them. Read More

Strengthening Science Engagement Fellowships throu...
June 23, 2020
This report describes the important role science engagement fellowships can have in closing the gaps between scientists’ interest in communicating with a broader public and their ability to do so. Read More

Research Shows How to Advance Public Understanding...
August 6, 2019
In a time marked by scientific discovery and technological advancement, a new report identifies a promising area for greater investment by science philanthropies: communication. Read More