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Author Spotlight: Understanding Riverine Nitrogen Impacts and Primary Productivity for Effective Nutrient Management
Published on: July 14, 2023
Using science communication research to practice iterative engagement in collaborative nutrient management
Katherine Canfield1, Casey Chatelain2
1Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Research and Development in the Atlantic Coastal Environmental Sciences Division in Narragansett, Rhode Island, USA. They are a qualitative social scientist by training, focused on applied research to improve stakeholder communication and engagement in water quality research. In the past her work has focused on inclusive science communication and justice in tourism development.
Abstract:
Thoughtful science communication is essential for the success of collaborative, transdisciplinary environmental research. We present an innovative evaluation of a four-year pilot project that took a highly engaged and collaborative approach to managing excess nutrients in the Cape Cod region of Massachusetts, USA. The evaluation approach included mid- and end-of-project interviews with researchers and project partners and a reflection from the lead science communication researcher. We found that an effective science communication evaluation needs to be (1) adaptive, (2) multistage, (3) holistic and objective-based, and (4) democratic and reflexive. Results demonstrate that formative and end-of-project science communication evaluation of research projects lead to improved engagement that better meets all collaborators' needs.
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