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Experiences with a science hotline

L J Evans¹, D T Frazier

¹Department of Physiology and Biophysics, College of Medicine, University of Kentucky, Lexington 40536-0084.

The American Journal of Physiology

|June 1, 1993

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University outreach programs boost scientific literacy. The University of Kentucky Science Hotline efficiently connects the public with faculty, fostering engagement and improving the public image of science.

Area of Science:

Science Communication
Public Engagement with Science

Background:

University outreach programs can enhance public scientific literacy.
Effective science communication is crucial for societal understanding of scientific advancements.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the organization and management of the University of Kentucky Science Hotline.
To evaluate the effectiveness and benefits of a university-led science outreach initiative.

Main Methods:

The University of Kentucky Science Hotline was established as a resource for public inquiries.
Faculty and staff from various departments responded to calls.
Outreach visits were facilitated through the hotline.

Main Results:

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The hotline operation was inexpensive and efficient.

35 faculty and staff members responded to 515 calls in the first year.

54 outreach visits were arranged.

The program improved the public image of scientists and fostered connections between academia and precollege teachers.

Conclusions:

University science hotlines are a viable and cost-effective method for public science outreach.
Such programs enhance scientific literacy and strengthen the relationship between scientists and the community.
The initiative positively impacted public perception of scientists and built valuable academic- K-12 partnerships.