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Engaging the public with science and scientists on social networking sites

August 1, 2011 | Media and Technology
ISE professionals can use this study as a guide to help them in understanding the uses of social networking sites (SNS). The author maintains that SNS provide a space that allows the public to become better acquainted with the work of scientists, stimulating transparency and accountability, and that encourages the public to become active contributors to scientific research and debate.

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  • Giovanna Scalone
    Author
    University of Washington
  • Citation

    Discipline: Computing and information science | Education and learning science
    Audience: General Public | Educators/Teachers | Museum/ISE Professionals | Scientists | Evaluators
    Environment Type: Websites, Mobile Apps, and Online Media

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