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Mid-career scientists and those believing public scientific knowledge is vital are more likely to engage in public outreach. Chemists, however, show less engagement, irrespective of career stage.

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Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Science Communication
  • Scientist Engagement

Background:

  • Public engagement by scientists is crucial for informed societal discourse.
  • Understanding scientists' motivations for public communication is key to fostering engagement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify demographic and motivational factors influencing scientists' public and media communication.
  • To analyze data from large-scale surveys of scientists in the US and UK.

Main Methods:

  • Secondary data analysis of two major scientist surveys (2009 AAAS, 2006 Royal Society).
  • Application of multivariate models to assess predictors of science communication involvement.

Main Results:

  • Mid-career scientists are more likely to engage in public outreach.
  • Chemists demonstrate lower engagement rates compared to other scientific disciplines.
  • Belief in a 'deficit model' of public knowledge, personal efficacy, and professional obligation strongly predict engagement.

Conclusions:

  • Scientist demographics and perceptions significantly influence public engagement.
  • Targeted strategies can encourage broader scientist participation in science communication.