The role of science festivals
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Durant, John Robert
Date Issued
February 2013
Journal
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
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National Academy of Sciences (U.S.)
Citation
Durant, J. “The role of science festivals.” Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 110, no. 8 (February 19, 2013): 2681-2681.
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Abstract
The wind of change is blowing through the world of science outreach. Tried and tested approaches—in journalism, broadcasting, museums, science centers, and elsewhere—are being reworked in unconventional and sometimes surprising ways. At the same time, older assumptions—about the importance of emphasizing “objectivity” in science, of relying on professional mediators, or of a single-minded focus on conveying factual knowledge to under-informed audiences—are being actively questioned or simply set aside.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Program in Science, Technology and Society
MIT Museum
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https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1300182110
