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• Date of publication Mar 17, 2025 Category: Article

  Citizens' perspectives on science communication

  by Ionica Smeets , Charlotte B. C. M. Egger , Sicco de Knecht , Anne M. Land-Zandstra , Aletta Lucia Meinsma , Ward Peeters , Sanne Romp , Julie Schoorl , Winnifred Wijnker , Alex Verkade

  The evolving landscape of science communication highlights a shift from traditional dissemination to participatory engagement. This study explores Dutch citizens' perspectives on science communication, focusing on science capital, public engagement, and communication goals. Using a mixed-methods approach, it combines survey data (“n”=376) with focus group (“n”=66) insights. Findings show increasing public interest in participating in science, though barriers like knowledge gaps persist. Trust-building, engaging adolescents, and integrating science into society were identified as key goals. These insights support the development of the Netherlands' National Centre of Expertise on Science and Society and provide guidance for inclusive, effective science communication practices.

  Volume 24 • Issue 01 • 2025

• Date of publication Dec 11, 2023 Category: Editorial

  Science communication in higher education: global perspectives on the teaching of science communication

  by Joseph Roche , Anne M. Land-Zandstra , Bruce V. Lewenstein , Luisa Massarani

  This special issue focuses on the global landscape of teaching science communication in higher education. Following an open call, we selected seven papers with topics including the geographical distribution of science communication programmes, indicators of quality, programme analysis, self-reporting tools, interdisciplinarity, sustainability, and competencies. Collectively, these contributions highlight how the field has grown and increased in complexity, and highlights challenges faced by educators and the significance of addressing them within local and global contexts.

  Volume 22 • Issue 06 • 2023 • Special Issue: Science communication in higher education: global perspectives on the teaching of science communication (Teaching Science Communication)

• Date of publication Jan 21, 2016 Category: Article

  Motivation and learning impact of Dutch flu-trackers

  by Anne M. Land-Zandstra , Mara van Beusekom , Carl Koppeschaar , Jos van den Broek

  Many citizen science projects deal with high attrition rates. The Dutch Great Influenza Survey is an exception to this rule. In the current study, we conducted an online questionnaire (N=1610) to investigate the motivation and learning impact of this loyal, active participant base. Results show that the desire to contribute to a larger (scientific) goal is the most important motivator for all types of participants and that availability of scientific information and data are important for learning. We suggest similar projects seek (social) media attention regularly, linking project findings to current events and including the importance of participants' contribution.

  Volume 15 • Issue 01 • 2016 • Special Issue: Citizen Science, Part I, 2016 (PCST Stories / 1)