Analysis of Inclusivity of Published Science Communication Curricula for Scientists and STEM Students.

ABSTRACT: There has been an increased push for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) students and scientists to be trained in science communication. Science communication researchers have outlined various models of how scientists interact with nonscientists-including deficit, dialogue, and inclusive approaches. We wanted to analyze whether published science communication curricula for STEM students and scientists exhibit features of inclusive science communication. We analyzed n = 81 published science communication trainings. We found an increase in such publications over the past two decades. We coded the trainings according to the science communication model they most closely follow, finding 40.7% deficit, 39.5% dialogue, and 19.8% inclusive. Trainings for STEM undergradu

SUBMITTER: Vickery R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10074279 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature