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Protistologists are passionate about their work, but public awareness is low. A workshop highlighted diverse strategies, like museums and social media, to share protistology research effectively with the public and scientific community.

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  • Protistology
  • Science Communication
  • Public Engagement

Background:

  • Protistologists are passionate about their research, yet public knowledge of protists remains limited.
  • Dissemination efforts by protistologists are seldom documented, despite awareness of this knowledge gap.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document and explore various methods used for disseminating protistological knowledge.
  • To assess the impact of public engagement on protistology research visibility and the scientific community.

Main Methods:

  • A workshop focused on knowledge dissemination was held at the VIII European Congress of Protistology in Rome, 2019.
  • Presentations and discussions covered diverse outreach activities and educational strategies.

Main Results:

  • A wide array of dissemination strategies were identified, including museum exhibits, public science events, citizen science, publications, and social media.
  • Effective public engagement increases research visibility and benefits the scientific community.

Conclusions:

  • Diverse and innovative approaches are being employed to communicate the importance of protists to the public.
  • Enhanced science communication is crucial for advancing protistology and fostering broader scientific understanding.