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In a 2021 study on Dutch traditional media, “plasma physics” was found to be the lowest represented topic amongst news articles discussing physics, at only 0.4%[1]. In contrast, “astronomy and astrophysics” (a topic overlapping with plasma) had over 100 times more representation with 44.4%. Poor science communication representation has led the general public to be unaware of technological plasmas: in a small informal survey conducted by the authors (n=15) asking “Waaraan denkt u als u plasma hoort?”, only one respondent's answer was somewhat related to ionised matter, associating plasma with science fiction energy.
To improve society adopting plasma technology[2,3], the authors seek to learn how to improve communicating research from astronomers to then, , promote dialogue and produce interactive shows and exhibitions for the public with the astronomers input and recommendations.
[1] Kristensen, S.W. et al. J.Sci.Com. 20(07)(2021)A02.
[2] Maryikan, D. et al. J.Info.Sci. (2023) 01655515231191177
[3] Gupta, N. et al. Public Understanding Sci. 21.7(2012):782-795.
| Talk category | Splinter 3: Innovative teaching in astronomy and public engagement |
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