Science Communication

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…

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.…

Research Shows How to Advance Public Understanding...
August 6, 2019
Originally published by the Rita Allen Foundation. In a time marked by scientific discovery and technological advancement, a new report identifies a promising area for greater investment by science philanthropies:…

Survey examines scientists’ attitudes toward publi...
June 25, 2019
Originally published by Stony Brook University’s Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science. Many U.S. scientists say they are eager to share their work with the public, but feel ill-equipped to…

A Comparison Between Scientists’ and Communication...
January 1, 2019
How do the views of Communication Scholars and Scientists differ on Public Engagement? Read More

Microbiologists’ Public Engagement Views and Behav...
April 13, 2018
What affects microbiologists' engagement with the public? Read More

Understanding Scientists’ Willingness to Engage in...
January 1, 2018
What factors may motivate scientists to engage with the public in the United States? Read More

Two-way communication between scientists and the p...
June 30, 2017
How are scientists trained in Public Engagement? Read More

Scientists’ Views about Communication Objectives
January 1, 2017
Scientists’ views about communication objectives. Read More