Communicating Science Effectively: A Research Agenda: Chapter 2 The Complexities of Communicating Science

• 2017

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This book chapter looks at issues and challenges involved in communicating science. It describes how people have different needs and ways of understanding science, which makes communication challenging. It highlights the importance of public engagement to build trust and share ideas. The article also talks about the difficulties in explaining scientific uncertainty and how people's beliefs affect their understanding. This resource is related to a PPN podcast titled "The Kids are Alright."

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Nurses; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Communication; Decision Making; Information Dissemination; Uncertainty; Trust

Institutions: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

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