Accepted Poster
Poster Short Abstract
The poster aims to share experiences and discuss the strategies of the National Institute of Science and Technology in Citizen Science, in Brazil, to scientific dissemination of the citizen science’s field. Key actions include a webinar series, social media campaigns and journalistic articles.
Poster Abstract
An important stage of scientific production is its dissemination, that may include, for example, the sharing of results, the dissemination of methodology or the communication between scientists. In 2013, Sir Mark Walport, former UK Chief Scientist, said something that summarizes the importance of this step: “Science is not finished until it’s communicated.” In the field of citizen science, it could not be different. The stage of scientific dissemination is also essential to achieving certain goals: it may help engage more citizen scientists in a project or can propagate new knowledge gained through research. This work shares the experiences and strategies employed by the National Institute of Science and Technology for Citizen Science (INCC) in promoting scientific dissemination in the field of citizen science, particularly in Brazil. The Institute aims to foster the advancement of scientific and technological knowledge, with an inter and transdisciplinary character, for development, innovation and the dissemination of concepts, practices, methodologies and applications of citizen science in Brazil. INCC has seven lines of action and research. Line 5 - Social Dissemination and Policy Support focuses on promoting communication initiatives and disseminating the results and activities developed. Among the strategies developed by Line 5 are the following initiatives, which will be presented in this poster: The webinar series “Diálogos em Ciência Cidadã”, streamed on YouTube; The series “Dicas do INCC”, published on social media, especially Instagram; Short videos production for Instagram (Reels) and YouTube (Shorts); A comic book creation and Journalistic articles for the Institute’s blog.
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