February 5th, 2019 | RESEARCH
Meaningful science engagement beyond one-way outreach is needed to encourage science-based decision making. This pilot study aimed to instigate dialogue and deliberation concerning climate change and public health. Feedback from science café participants was used to design a panel-based museum exhibit that asked visitors to make action plans concerning such issues. Using intercept interviews and visitor comment card data, we found that visitors developed general or highly individualistic action plans to address these issues. Results suggest that employing participatory design methods when developing controversial socio-scientific exhibits can aid engagement. We conclude by recommending participatory strategies for implementing two-way science communication.
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Team Members
Lisa Lundgren, Author, North Carolina State UniversityKatie Stofer, Author, University of Florida
Betty Dunckel, Author, Florida Museum of Natural History
Janice Krieger, Author, University of Florida
Makenna Lange, Author, University of Florida
Vaughn James, Author, University of Florida
Citation
Identifier Type: ISSN
Identifier: 1824-2049
Identifier Type: DOI
Identifier: 10.22323/2.18020203
Publication: Journal of Science Communication
Volume: 18
Number: 2
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Audience: General Public | Museum | ISE Professionals | Scientists
Discipline: Climate | Health and medicine
Resource Type: Peer-reviewed article | Research Products
Environment Type: Exhibitions | Museum and Science Center Exhibits | Museum and Science Center Programs | Public Events and Festivals | Public Programs