Why should we scientists bother about reaching out to the public? by Katja Dierking https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa en-us 2021-02-18 08:51:22 UTC 2022-02-07 09:04:26 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4e3.png not directly I think, but so it´s look like science is like a ivory tower https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032558495 2022-02-07 08:34:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032558495 I mean in some cases it should be expected. Especially in public relevant topics like covid. https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032559344 2022-02-07 08:34:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032559344 I think so, because this way people can come across the topic who would otherwise have no contact with it. https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032559981 2022-02-07 08:35:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032559981 https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032560332 Society likely needs more scientific outreach, just look at how much ignorance has been spread relating to COVID-19. Truthful information can save lives.]]> 2022-02-07 08:35:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032560332 yes, bc if we dont do it someone else will. Maybe with a weird intention (-> religion, non-covid, climate,...) https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032560430 2022-02-07 08:35:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032560430 To some extent, yes. Bigger organizations tend to have PR for this. But generally getting the community engaged in what you're doing is important, however it's done https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032561659 2022-02-07 08:36:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032561659 If people got interested, we got more funds. See paper count about viral infection chains in the last 2 years https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032562658 2022-02-07 08:36:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032562658 https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032562769 It seems many scientists are expected to publish in scientific journals, but not necessarily reaching out to the general public.]]> 2022-02-07 08:36:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032562769 Reaching out will let people know what we do and in this process scientists can secure eternal funding. https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032563063 2022-02-07 08:37:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032563063 Yes. especially youth outreach -- if kids didn't get interested in science in school then there would be less scientists. It also obviously impacts funding etc https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032563284 2022-02-07 08:37:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032563284 For sure it will affect the future. Bad or no communication at all can change people's views on important topics e.g. genetic engineering in Germany (completely disliked). https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032563495 2022-02-07 08:37:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032563495 I don´t think so because we investigate what we would like. On the other hand we got more funds if we contact perople with our interest. https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032563524 2022-02-07 08:37:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032563524 Yes, we should share our work with people. Scientific discoveries are involved in a lot of public decision making and everyone should be informed. https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032563735 2022-02-07 08:37:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032563735 to make aware of the topic https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032564184 2022-02-07 08:37:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032564184 https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032565952 Yes. If scientific information is only discussed among scientists, then the general public will be less likely to engage or understand if they are later required to act. (Climate change)]]> 2022-02-07 08:38:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032565952 Sometimes it is expected. Especially some research related to the public directly like diseases, treatments, and pandemic https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032566614 2022-02-07 08:39:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032566614 https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032566733 Outreach helps the companies to learn about our researches and maybe they will invest our projects if they know the meaning of the research.]]> 2022-02-07 08:39:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032566733 To get more people interested in. Even outside of a crisis. For funds, more newcomer and support of our interests in public. https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032567401 Besides our impact]]> 2022-02-07 08:39:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032567401 Outreach brings the scientific temper in the society. This also ensures the trust of public that we are transparent in whatever research we do. https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032567409 2022-02-07 08:39:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032567409 Again yes it should depend on the topic. Some topics are much more valuable to society than others. https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032567798 2022-02-07 08:40:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032567798 https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032567838 It may help to think about science in more applicable ways, because you have to be able to explain why the general public should care.]]> 2022-02-07 08:40:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032567838 If the study or research is related to the public directly we owe it to society. https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032568963 2022-02-07 08:40:56 UTC https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032568963 Maybe not. I don't think it's fair to say we owe it, as that makes our work a moral imperative, but that being said I still find it important and worthwhile. https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032569505 2022-02-07 08:41:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032569505 Yes, We should tell people what we do. Being transparent makes sure that the scientific community is in right direction. https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032569918 2022-02-07 08:41:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032569918 https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032572427 Yes with great power comes great responsibility. Especially when our projects are related to medicine and nature.]]> 2022-02-07 08:43:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032572427 It is important to share our discoveries with the society so that they too can make informed decisions. science research is shaping new ideas and creating paths in the futures. What is the point of research if we keep it to ourselves? https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032573190
A]]> 2022-02-07 08:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032573190 https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032573622 It makes the public more aware of what science is and what scientists do. Maybe it could help people trust science more. Not every scientific topic is equally important for outreach though and the public can be easily overwhelmed and stop caring. Unfortunately, the people who probably need the information the most are unlikely to engage.]]> 2022-02-07 08:43:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032573622 Yes, It will isolate you from public. https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032574395 2022-02-07 08:44:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032574395 In some ways, yes. Generating excitement is always good, it could bring in additional funding. I think it also brings about a certain level of motivation. https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032575796 2022-02-07 08:45:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032575796 Funding, recruitment, personal motivation. https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032576611 2022-02-07 08:46:04 UTC https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032576611 https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032596776 I think getting some feedback from not only the scientific community is important for individuals.]]> 2022-02-07 08:58:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kdierking/icz2lcf73y6f2kwa/wish/2032596776