| dc.description.abstract | Science communication has dramatically evolved in the past two decades
from dissemination strategies to more dialogic communication that requires
reflecting on how to foster interaction, interest, and participation among
non-expert audiences and scientists. For this reason, several scholars have
suggested developing science communication through the paradigm of participatory methodologies for research and practical initiatives (Bucchi &
Trench, 2014; Haywood & Besley, 2014; Pearce et al., 2015). However, the
literature on the subject indicates that developing participatory frameworks
for research and practical initiatives has been challenging, and frequently,
deficit-based strategies tend to be reproduced even through efforts of dialogic
initiatives, such as science communication events and town halls in public
museums (Davies, 2008).
Developing research and practical initiatives that promote interchange
between scientists and non-experts from the broader public requires learning more about public engagement and participatory methodologies. To
overcome deficit-based science communication, participatory action research
(PAR) has been suggested by science communication scholars as a promising
methodological approach (Bucchi & Trench, 2014; Holliman et al., 2008;
Leach et al., 2008) that can guide more nuanced paradigms for research and
practice and develops innovative strategies that unite researchers and audiences around science. | |
