Science and SocietyPublic Engagement with Basic Science

Strengthening the relationship between science and society

Engaging the public in science is a diverse and growing field of scholarship and practice. We help nurture this developing field to ensure its effectiveness and sustainability and provide scientists with the support they need to communicate effectively. This includes a focus on more effective engagement with basic science.

SciPEP

SciPEP, the Science Public Engagement Partnership between the Department of Energy’s Office of Science and The Kavli Foundation, will deepen our understanding of effective public engagement around basic research, exploring how we can improve this practice while providing tools for scientists and practitioners.

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Field Building in Public Engagement with Science

Engaging the public in science is a diverse and growing field of scholarship and practice. Our aim has been to nurture this developing field, ensure its effectiveness and sustainability, and provide scientists with the support they need to communicate effectively.

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Kavli Institutes

Supporting Kavli Institutes to enhance programs and activities that engage the public in basic science.

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