How science, technology and innovation can be placed in broader visions — Public opinions from inclusive public engagement activities

June 14th, 2019 | RESEARCH

This study investigates how different segments of the public, with varying degrees of interest in S&T, could formulate opinions on a broader vision and the role they think STI should play in Japanese society through 2020 (Tokyo's Olympic and Paralympic year) and toward 2030. We conducted nine inclusive public engagement activities. Results indicated that the broad public opinions did not completely overlap with officials' opinions, a value of “open and appropriate” was mainly found from the unengaged public, and the visions and values based on their opinions could well be incorporated into the official document. Engaging the disinterested in S&T remains an issue.

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Kei Kano, Author, Shiga University
Mitsuru Kudo, Author, Osaka University
Go Yoshizawa, Author, Oslo Metropolitan University
Eri Mizumachi, Author, Osaka University
Makiko Suga, Author, Tezukayama University
Naonori Akiya, Author, Yamaguchi university
Kuniyoshi Ebina, Author, Open University of Japan
Takayuki Goto, Author, The University of Shiga Prefecture
Masayuki Itoh, Author, Kobe University
Ayami Joh, Author, University of Shiga Prefecture
Haruhiko Maenami, Author, Tottori University
Toshifumi Minamoto, Author, Kobe University
Mikihiko Mori, Author, Hosei University
Yoshitaka Morimura, Author, Kyoto University
Tamaki Motoki, Author, Kyoto University
Akie Nakayama, Author, Kobe University
Katsuya Takanashi, Author, Kyoto University

Citation

Identifier Type: ISSN
Identifier: 1824-2049
Identifier Type: DOI
Identifier: 10.22323/2.18030202

Publication: Journal of Science Communication
Volume: 18
Number: 3

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Audience: Administration | Leadership | Policymakers | General Public | Museum | ISE Professionals | Scientists
Discipline: General STEM
Resource Type: Peer-reviewed article | Research Products
Environment Type: Public Events and Festivals | Public Programs