Baram-Tsabari Lab

Our Applied Science Communication Research Group brings together science education and science communication research perspectives to critically engage with public engagement with science. We study issues, such as:

  • How science education shapes public engagement with science
  • Inclusive communication strategies across language, ideology, and gender
  • How diverse audiences use AI-generated scientific information
  • Citizen science as an educational tool
  • Training scientists for effective communication with diverse groups

Get to know our research

What is science communication, and why is it important?

Epistemic networks and the social nature of public engagement with science

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Expressions of geographic literacy in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic: the role of geographic education among adults

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The significance of science education scientific knowledge and evaluation strategies for the successful detection of COVID-19 misinformation

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Lost in translation: quality scientific information is language-dependent

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Why is science communication important and what does it look like in practice?

Master science communication yourself, at your own pace, with the help of 50 distinguished experts, including best-selling popular science authors and leading science communication researchers.

What you'll learn:

  • How to communicate research clearly and in an engaging manner
  • How to engage the public through citizen science and community science
  • How to communicate effectively with journalists, decision-makers, and the public

And much more!

This course is freely available for all.

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