Implications for Effective Science Communication to Reach Public Engagement

Abstract

We can agree that there is still a lot to advance in adopting new frameworks for science communication that motivate dialogue, interaction, and participation, with the goal of collaboration between scientists and people. In this final chapter, we provide you -whether you are a grad student, experienced scientist, or a science follower- reflections on how to think about crucial factors when incorporating science communication that aims to create meaningful engagement. We explain how theories can be used to guide research and practice of science communication research and practical initiatives. In terms of epistemology, we explore how decolonial paradigms could be useful to create meaningful relationships between scientists and people. Our final set of reflections about key implications presents methodological guidelines reflections to conduct science communication projects and develop communication pieces.