The need to transform Science Communication from being multi-cultural via cross-cultural to intercultural
Institute of Earth and Environmental Science, University of Potsdam,
Potsdam, 14476, Germany
Research Focus Earth Sciences, University of Potsdam, Potsdam, Germany
Liv Heinecke
Institute for Mathematics, University of Potsdam, Potsdam, Germany
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To design an exhibition on earth and environmental science research, we conducted an online survey on the thematic interests of potential future visitors. The responses were used to analyse the level of interest in predefined subject areas. Further topics of interest were extracted from open questions. The analysis of the interest levels in relation to the socio-demographic distribution of the participants provides an indication of which topics should be discussed in a future exhibition.
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To design an exhibition on earth and environmental science research, we conducted an online survey on the thematic interests of potential future visitors. The responses were used to analyse the level of interest in predefined subject areas. Further topics of interest were extracted from open questions. The analysis of the interest levels in relation to the socio-demographic distribution of the participants provides an indication of which topics should be discussed in a future exhibition.
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CCS media coverage in Germany was dominated by other stakeholders than science itself. If science will remain a proactive element of science communication, new approaches for future science PR have be deduced. Among these is a more differentiated understanding of target audiences and regional concerns. Furthermore, science communication has to gain a better understanding of sociocultural contexts to become more effective and successful.
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This article is about the importance of recognizing and accepting intercultural differences in the way science is understood and interpreted. By taking individual routines of interpreting science into account, science communication and science management will become more efficient and successful in terms of integrating local communities and non-scientific audiences.
We provide examples of how to consider intercultural context while planning field research.
This article is about the importance of recognizing and accepting intercultural differences in...