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Ethics, Science, and the Public
Designing efforts to engage the public in implications that accompany breakthrough discoveries and their transformative role within society.
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Public Engagement with Basic Science
Focusing on the practice and scholarship of public engagement with basic science and supporting scientists to communicate and engage effectively.
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Science Journalism
Strengthening the skills of journalists, building capacity in science writing, and creating opportunities for the community to connect and exchange experiences.
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Science Policy
Exploring how resources and infrastructure can evolve to support basic research and champion the enterprise of science.
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Explore highlights of work being done at the intersection of science and society.
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Engaging the public to explore ethical implications born from scientific discovery
Dec 09, 2021
Science Journalism
AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards 2021
Nov 17, 2021
Science and Society Perspective
Goals and questions about engaging people in basic science
Nov 08, 2021
Science and Society
The Center for Advancing Research in Society recognizes efforts in public engagement with science
May 07, 2021
The Kavli Prize
AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards
Nov 23, 2020
