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SCISO - Video tutorials on science ethics and science communication

A project by the Global Young Academy Working Group Trust in Young Scientists, in collaboration with the German National Institute for Science Communication (NaWik), funded by the Volkswagen Foundation from 2020-2022.

Are you sometimes worried about the gap between science and society? Maybe you or your colleagues have been confronted with doubts about the credibility of your work or science denial? You are not alone! Misinformation, fake news, pseudoscience and conspiracy theories have been spreading all over the world. If you want to do something to bridge the gap between science and society, and help build trust in science, our video tutorials can help you do that.

Our project “SCISO” (which stands for “science with society”) aims…

… to provide easily accessible content, in the form of freely available video tutorials, that enable scientists to reflect about the role of science in society, and to communicate with broader audiences.

It provides insights…

… not only about the practical tools of science communication, but also about the deeper roots of the problems, e.g. perspectives on scientific integrity.

Building on research in science ethics, sociology of science and science communication, our videos contain both theoretical content and practical, hands-on tips for addressing these problems.

Opening up the "black box" of science

For this project, we have paired up with the German National Institute for Science Communication (NaWik), a non-profit organization that offers training for scientists, with funding provided by the
Volkswagen Foundation. Over the course of two years, we have developed content, recruited a passionate science communicator as presenter, and produced the videos clips.

Building on research in science ethics, sociology of science and science communication, the clips contain both theoretical content and practical, hands-on tips for getting started in science communication. The films cover topics such as how to interact with lay people, taking responsibility for one’s research, or opening up the “black box” of science.

We also present “best practices” of select researchers regarding various forms of outreach and communication, for example in policy advice. We want to encourage young scientists to position themselves in public debates, and enable them to make active contributions to the solutions of societal problems.

Playlist 1: The Role of Science in Society

Have you ever wondered about how science is seen in different countries? Or what about the famous slogan of science being “value free”? What’s the role of incentive in science, and what is all that talk about “open science”?

These videos give you access to key ideas, concepts, and empirical sources for thinking about science, scientific integrity, and the role of science in society.

Playlist 2: Basics of Science Communication

How should you get started if you want to communicate about science on social media? And what are the processes behind reporting about science in the press?

These videos introduce you to basic insights about science communication, provided by the experienced science communicators from NaWik.

Playlist 3: From Inspiration to Practice

What are examples of successful communication between scientists and communities? And what are the do’s and don’ts in the relations between scientists and policy-makers.
These videos provide examples from around the world and interviews with practitioners and scientists about SCISO’s themes – as an invitation to get practical.

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