SP1541 S09 W2T1 Reflection by Rathi Ho https://padlet.com/rathiho/6vbvofx6hr0tz33d Prompt A: Scientists need to communicate to the public and their peers from different disciplines. Prompt B: Science communication skills are important to you as a science student and future scientists. en-us 2020-08-17 04:35:50 UTC 2021-01-19 07:53:20 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f52c.png Garrett https://padlet.com/rathiho/6vbvofx6hr0tz33d/wish/1099932478 A: Almost all research today is multidisciplinary, and requires collaboration from scientists of different fields. This can range from exploring the quantum nature of our sense of smell, or the using statistical analysis to model animal populations. When it comes to scientists communicating with the public, it is important to remember that as scientists our work is to further the knowledge of the human race as a whole, and by effectively communicating discoveries with the public, we form a more direct link between public benefit from scientific discoveries and the cutting edge of science itself.]]> 2021-01-19 07:20:39 UTC https://padlet.com/rathiho/6vbvofx6hr0tz33d/wish/1099932478 Daniel https://padlet.com/rathiho/6vbvofx6hr0tz33d/wish/1099933463 B: Science communication skills are important to me as a science student and future scientists. It allows communication between different fields which can offer insights from a different perspective. This could help in making new discoveries more probable as this world is complex and many fields are intertwined. Furthermore, when I understand more about my research topic in light of the grander scheme, it does serve as a motivation too. Lastly, I believe that true understanding of a subject should manifest in the ability of us to convey our field specific ideas to the general public with a basic level of science. If we are unable to, maybe we do not know it all about the subject of interest.

]]> 2021-01-19 07:21:00 UTC https://padlet.com/rathiho/6vbvofx6hr0tz33d/wish/1099933463 https://padlet.com/rathiho/6vbvofx6hr0tz33d/wish/1099933795 B]]> 2021-01-19 07:21:07 UTC https://padlet.com/rathiho/6vbvofx6hr0tz33d/wish/1099933795 Fam Ling https://padlet.com/rathiho/6vbvofx6hr0tz33d/wish/1099933951 A: I agree with the statement because the research topics today are interdisciplinary and there is no one topic that only focuses a specific field. Scientists may also find the solution to their problem from another discipline hence they have to communicate with their peers from different disciplines to understand more about another field. 
- Accountability to the public in terms of ethical issues as well as garnering support from the government to fund the research projects. The public ought to know the things that goes into the product they are using (for example) and whether it has been tested on animals. This information should be made transparent so that the public will trust the products that were developed/ the conclusion of a report. ]]> 2021-01-19 07:21:10 UTC https://padlet.com/rathiho/6vbvofx6hr0tz33d/wish/1099933951 Preston https://padlet.com/rathiho/6vbvofx6hr0tz33d/wish/1099935206 B: It is rather challenging to present these views to the general public perhaps due to the nature of analogies being imperfect, compounded with the fact the writer is supposed to present scientific research findings in a digestible manner and thus find a most appropriate analogy to unpackage the jargon. 

It is also difficult to assess which pieces of information in any given article should be omitted due to the content-limited nature of these pitches, thus presenting a real risk of the end-product being slightly misrepresented, and miss the major point of the study or research. The writer has to have a strong command of scientific lingua and strong interpersonal skills. These may be difficult to accomplish in times when things like conspiracy theories are rife.


]]> 2021-01-19 07:21:37 UTC https://padlet.com/rathiho/6vbvofx6hr0tz33d/wish/1099935206 A: e0550323 https://padlet.com/rathiho/6vbvofx6hr0tz33d/wish/1099935492 Among other factors, science communication skills can be important as often, policy-makers are not experts in the field of research. It thus allows for a better policy-making process.
Science communication skills also allow for increased public engagement in that field, which could lead to an increased amount of investment, and the subsequent growth of the field.]]> 2021-01-19 07:21:43 UTC https://padlet.com/rathiho/6vbvofx6hr0tz33d/wish/1099935492 Xavier Chu https://padlet.com/rathiho/6vbvofx6hr0tz33d/wish/1099935746 B.
I agree with the statement. As a science student and future scientist, having good science communication skills signifies mastery of our scientific knowledge in our particular area of study. To communicate such complex findings from our studies, we dissect these complex concepts into smaller fragments that would be easier for the general population to understand. Through this,  it reinforces our own understandings of our work. As Albert Einstein once said, "If you can't explain it, you simply don't understand it well enough."]]> 2021-01-19 07:21:48 UTC https://padlet.com/rathiho/6vbvofx6hr0tz33d/wish/1099935746 Austin https://padlet.com/rathiho/6vbvofx6hr0tz33d/wish/1099936866 B:
I agree that science communication skills are important to me as a science student and as a future scientist.

As a science student, it gudes me in my learning by helping to make the modules and topics I learn more understandable and relatable.

As a future scientist, it allows me to convey my findings/research data to the general public (who might not necessarily specialize in my field) in a simpler and more understandable way, while still maintaining its integrity. It also helps to secure public support and funding for further research and development. Last but not least, science communication skills can help to younger children cultivate an interest in science at an earlier age, which can play a pivotal role in driving the nation's science industry forward in the near future. ]]> 2021-01-19 07:22:14 UTC https://padlet.com/rathiho/6vbvofx6hr0tz33d/wish/1099936866 Zhuoyu Wang https://padlet.com/rathiho/6vbvofx6hr0tz33d/wish/1099937600 A.
As we know that many science subjects or research topics are inter-related. It is important to view the research from different perspectives of different disciplines so that the problem or research topic we investigate in can be solved or explored more thoroughly and effectively.
For example, in the filed of bio-engineering, reserach often involves physics, physiology, chemistry and biology. It requires the researchers to have a clear understanding of concepts in perspective scientific fileds, Thus messages needs to be communicated amongst different disciplines to ensure accuracy and better development and improvement of science.]]> 2021-01-19 07:22:30 UTC https://padlet.com/rathiho/6vbvofx6hr0tz33d/wish/1099937600 Jared https://padlet.com/rathiho/6vbvofx6hr0tz33d/wish/1099937690 B.
Good communication between scientists and the public is crucial not just to secure funding for research but also better educate the population and remove any false notion they may have.

Personally, it is important to me as being able to break down concepts and give suitable analogies to abstract ideas to someone who is less exposed to the field would be a good indication that I have fully understood the topic of interest and not just 'know' it.]]> 2021-01-19 07:22:32 UTC https://padlet.com/rathiho/6vbvofx6hr0tz33d/wish/1099937690 https://padlet.com/rathiho/6vbvofx6hr0tz33d/wish/1099939726 Ying Qi
A. This is important because of the following two points
1. To accurately convey the information of the research to the public without misunderstandings
2. To communicate the discoveries and its significance so that `peers from dfferent disciplines` can perhaps try a new method (using the discovery) for their research]]> 2021-01-19 07:23:15 UTC https://padlet.com/rathiho/6vbvofx6hr0tz33d/wish/1099939726 Jeremy https://padlet.com/rathiho/6vbvofx6hr0tz33d/wish/1099941580 A: I agree that scientists need to communicate their findings and its importance to the general public. Scientists cannot rely on journalists to do the job of communicating their results to the public or to peers from different disciplines. It is the responsibility of a scientist to communicate their results and their importance accurately. A Pew Research Centre study have shown that there is a divergence of opinions between the public and scientists in various topics. The onus lies on the scientist to communicate and to reach a consensus between all members of the society based on scientific findings.
 
It is also important to communicate to peers from different disciplines since it can spur multidisciplinary research and solve scientific problems. After all, lines between academic disciplines are artificial and man-made. Ideas from one field can be borrowed and applied to another to solve hard problems to the benefit of all humans.
 
Science communication can also increase interest in science among the general public and this is important as public interest shapes public policy and can help fund many important research into areas that will ultimately benefit the whole of society
]]> 2021-01-19 07:23:53 UTC https://padlet.com/rathiho/6vbvofx6hr0tz33d/wish/1099941580 Benjamin https://padlet.com/rathiho/6vbvofx6hr0tz33d/wish/1099942493 B: I agree with this as science communication skills are required to bring across the correct message to the general public. This can not only improve the opinions the public have about the industry but also improve the confidence future scientists have about science. Therefore it is important for us as future scientists to be prepared to use such skills to help improve the understanding and perception of science. ]]> 2021-01-19 07:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/rathiho/6vbvofx6hr0tz33d/wish/1099942493 Prompt A (Eugene) https://padlet.com/rathiho/6vbvofx6hr0tz33d/wish/1099944530 I agree that  there is a need for scientist to convey and communicate effectively to the public, or to peers from different disciple. This is because as a researcher, your area of focus is very technical and specific and many people tend "tunnel-vision" on the big picture and their application to general public which is crucial to bridge the gap between scientists and the general public. It can also allow scientists to find out where the general public's interest lie and focus on more effective communication.]]> 2021-01-19 07:24:56 UTC https://padlet.com/rathiho/6vbvofx6hr0tz33d/wish/1099944530 Jonathan Sim https://padlet.com/rathiho/6vbvofx6hr0tz33d/wish/1099948606 A: I agree with this statement. It is essential to communicate to the public as they often take ideas out of context and end up having misconstrued conclusions. This could result in misplaced funding and hope. Communicating to peers from different disciplines is important as well to bring across knowledge that might apply and hence benefit each other’s research.]]> 2021-01-19 07:26:23 UTC https://padlet.com/rathiho/6vbvofx6hr0tz33d/wish/1099948606 Clement https://padlet.com/rathiho/6vbvofx6hr0tz33d/wish/1099952765 A: I agree with statement A. Although scientists are credible sources of information from their research and their data, however they are disadvantaged compared to media powerhouses in terms of engaging the public. These media outlets are able to sway opinions and even brainwash the public to their wish. Hence, it is important for scientists to able to communicate with their public with their information and study results, with their research data as their back up. Such scenarios are especially crucial in periods when the public are unsure such as the COVID-19 pandemic. It is up to scientists to determine the causes, the spread and the prevention of the virus, rather than these media outlets, to minimise the losses, the deaths caused by COVID-19.

In addition to that, scientists need to engage with their fellow peers from different disciplines as no branch of sciences is truly alone as all genres of sciences interlope with one another. Research data has to be shared and discussed in order for a greater common good to be achieved. Using COVID-19 as an example again, departments of immunology and pathology has to work together to come out with a vaccine to benefit all of humankind. Imagine a scenario which both departments refuse to work with each other and share their findings, vaccine will be unable to produced and more deaths would occur.]]> 2021-01-19 07:27:52 UTC https://padlet.com/rathiho/6vbvofx6hr0tz33d/wish/1099952765 https://padlet.com/rathiho/6vbvofx6hr0tz33d/wish/1099954993 Qianhui
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I agree with the statement.
Information is readily accessible via the internet to the general public and a lack of scientific knowledge could make some people more vulnerable to the spread of misinformation. Communicating well with the public is beneficial to both parties as the public can be more informed in decision making processes that involves having some form of scientific knowledge (such as making healthier lifestyle choices based on disease and lifestyle association studies), while scientists can understand and prioritise research processes that are more relevant to the public.
Communicating with peers from other disciplines may also encourage cross collaboration to create innovative solutions to modern problems. ]]> 2021-01-19 07:28:37 UTC https://padlet.com/rathiho/6vbvofx6hr0tz33d/wish/1099954993 https://padlet.com/rathiho/6vbvofx6hr0tz33d/wish/1099964530 Rachel
A: I agree with the statement. It is important that the public have an increased knowledge in science, so that they can make better decisions. For example, knowing the benefits of a vaccination might change the mindset of those who were initially against it, due to false information obtained in the past. Upon communicating with peers from other fields, we can gather various opinions to allow further developments in the future. 
]]> 2021-01-19 07:32:03 UTC https://padlet.com/rathiho/6vbvofx6hr0tz33d/wish/1099964530 Lim Yu Bin https://padlet.com/rathiho/6vbvofx6hr0tz33d/wish/1099966233 Science Communication is required to complete the project management's and to provide information to the students and to be able to translate the relevant information to the public ]]> 2021-01-19 07:32:39 UTC https://padlet.com/rathiho/6vbvofx6hr0tz33d/wish/1099966233