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Editorial
. 2015 Dec 22;6(6):e01989-15.
doi: 10.1128/mBio.01989-15.

Scientists: Engage the Public!

Erika C Shugart  1 , Vincent R Racaniello  2
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Editorial

Scientists: Engage the Public!

Erika C Shugart et al. mBio. .

Abstract

Scientists must communicate about science with public audiences to promote an understanding of complex issues that we face in our technologically advanced society. Some scientists may be concerned about a social stigma or "Sagan effect" associated with participating in public communication. Recent research in the social sciences indicates that public communication by scientists is not a niche activity but is widely done and can be beneficial to a scientist's career. There are a variety of approaches that scientists can take to become active in science communication.

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