| On 2023-02-28 at 15:00:00 (Brussels Time) |
Abstract
Open science, science communication and public engagement are increasingly becoming a requirement to access research funds. When done well, engaging society and communicating about research can also help increase visibility and impact of the research, lead to new connections, raise funds, and promote equality, diversity & inclusion. Yet most researchers don’t engage in science communication, due to a lack of skills, time, and reach that makes the effort worthwhile.
In this seminar, I give a general overview of the evolution of (science) communication towards responsible communication, including the current approach of 'open science' defined by the Horizon Europe framework as a step beyond Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI). I also offer real examples of how RRI/open science practices can add value to researchers based on my PhD thesis, because apart from developing tech, I also did two formal mutual-shaping studies with firefighters through focus groups and the general public through an EPSRC IAA-funded educational escape room. Short Bio of the Speaker
I was awarded my PhD at the Bristol Robotics Lab as part of the FARSCOPE CDT, in the topic of "swarm robotics and inclusion of society", and supervised by Sabine Hauert, Luca Gioggiuli, Alan Windfield and James Sharpe. During my PhD, I realised of the importance of going beyond science communication to foster the culture of public engagement. The aim is to empower citizens to develop critical thinking about the research world, and to have an influence over researchers to carry out Responsible Research and Innovation. I now define myself as a "Scientific Agitator" fostering the culture of open science and well-being for a more humane technological & scientific development.
