The inaugural "Mr. Science" Science Communication Conference was held in Suzhou, China on July 9, 2021. It was the largest Chinese conference on science communication study since the start of the 21st century. More than 260 scholars discussed the spirit and culture of science, science communication during the COVID-19 crisis, the public understanding of science, and the ethical aspects of science communication. The conference aimed to develop a system for researching science communication within China. This review outlines the content of the conference and summarizes the key trends in science communication research in China.
Date of publication
Sep 22, 2021
Category:
Conference Review
Embracing the future through science communication: the inaugural "Mr. Science" Science Communication Conference in China
by
Guoyan Wang
,
Hepeng Jia
,
Jingyi Han
,
Yuqin Yang