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Many Experts, Many Audiences: Public Engagement with Science

March 1, 2009 | Media and Technology, Public Programs, Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks, Exhibitions
This white paper is the product of the CAISE Public Engagement with Science Inquiry Group. It describes how public engagement with science (PES) in the context of informal science education can provide opportunities for public awareness of and participation in science and technology. The term engagement is characterized by mutual learning by publics and scientists rather than a one-way transmission of knowledge from experts to publics.

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  • Center for Advancement of Informal Science Education (CAISE)
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    Center for Advancement of Informal Science Education (CAISE)
  • Larry Bell
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    Museum of Science, Boston
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    American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
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    Oregon State University
  • Jane Lehr
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    California Polytechnic State University
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    Cornell University
  • Cynthia Needham
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    ICAN Productions, Ltd.
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    WGBH Educational Foundation
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    Funders

    NSF
    Funding Program: ISE/AISL
    Award Number: 0638981
    Funding Amount: 5500856
    NSF
    Funding Program: ISE/AISL
    Award Number: 1212803
    Funding Amount: 1182597
    Resource Type: Report
    Discipline: Education and learning science | General STEM
    Audience: General Public | Museum/ISE Professionals | Scientists | Evaluators
    Environment Type: Media and Technology | Public Programs | Citizen Science Programs | Museum and Science Center Programs | Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks | Resource Centers and Networks | Exhibitions | Museum and Science Center Exhibits | Aquarium and Zoo Exhibits

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