How Citizens View Science Communication: Pathways to Knowledge

Based on studies conducted in Italy, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia and Spain and addressing a range of scientific topics, this book presents data and analyses relating to the ways in which EU citizens acquire science-related knowledge, and offers recommendations for the effective communication of science.

Carolina Moreno-Castro is an expert on science communication research. She leads ScienceFlows, a research team focused on analyses of how perceptions and opinions about science are constructed among citizens (general audience, scientists, stakeholders and other social agents) and the role played by media, social networks and other platforms in disseminating science information.

Aneta Krzewińska is an author of methodological publications. She implemented 30+ qualitative and quantitative research studies. Her scientific interests include deliberative techniques and social research methodology. She is actively searching for new tools to collect citizens’ opinions and carries out methodological tests on the techniques of group decision- making and consensus reaching.

Malgorzata Dzimińska is a researcher on higher education. She conducts studies on quality, knowledge and innovation management at universities. She actively promotes science communication and community- based participatory research. She is a member of the Society for Research into Higher Education (SRHE) and the European Higher Education Society (EAIR).