Australia is rapidly becoming a notable player in the world of science communication research and scholarship. The ASC 2012 national conference features 5, hour-long sessions in which some of our best and brightest share their research stories. Presentations are brief as the opportunity to interact with presenters and other delegates is something we feel is of great value in the conference space.

Science communication for Marine ecosystem management: what works for whom?

Deborah Cleland, Fenner School of Environment and Society, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia

The uptake of public benefit research outcomes – an ongoing communication

Corinna Lange, Pear Communication, Brisbane, Australia

Science communication and the lost art of listening

Will Grant, Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science, Canberra, Australia

Science communication e(value)ation: Perspectives on best practice

Melanie McKenzie, The University of Queensland, School of English, Media Studies and Art History and Econnect Communication, Brisbane, Australia

Searching for useful climate adaptation information

Liese Coulter (presenting author), National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility (NCCARF), Gold Coast, Australia

Ann Penny (co-author), National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility (NCCARF), Gold Coast, Australia

Target Audience versus actual audience – an evaluation of science by email

Patrick Mahony, CSIRO Education, Campbell, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Jasmine Leong, CSIRO Education, Campbell, Australian Capital Territory, Australia