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.
A critical examination of the promotion of public understanding of science in Japan
Mitsuru Kudo, The Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
What’s special in a good meal? A study to examine the “good” or “special” meal as identified by children to gauge the strength of tradition and family values in the face of nutritional directives
Penny Wilson (presenting author), Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science, The Australian National University, Canberra
Sean Perera (co-author), Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science, The Australian National University, Canberra
William Lai (co-author), Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science, The Australian National University, Canberra
Heroes in science: Communication and the art of inspiration
Bobby Cerini, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
From climate change to climate dogs
Chris Gerbing (presenting author), Department of Primary Industries, Victoria, Australia
Graeme Anderson (co-author), Department of Primary Industries, Victoria, Australia
Chris Sounness (co-author), Department of Primary Industries, Victoria, Australia
Dale Grey (co-author), Department of Primary Industries, Victoria, Australia
CAASTRO astronomy outreach & the demographics of social media
Wiebke Ebeling (presenting author), ARC Centre of Excellence for All-sky Astrophysics (CAASTRO), Australia and International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
Steven Tingay (co-author), ARC Centre of Excellence for All-sky Astrophysics (CAASTRO), Australia and International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research, Curtin University, Perth, Australia