Document Type
Article
Journal/Book Title/Conference
Journal of Science Communication
Volume
18
Issue
2
Publisher
Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati (SISSA), International School of Advanced Studies
Publication Date
2-5-2019
First Page
1
Last Page
18
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License.
Abstract
Meaningful science engagement beyond one-way outreach is needed to encourage science-based decision making. This pilot study aimed to instigate dialogue and deliberation concerning climate change and public health. Feedback from science café participants was used to design a panel-based museum exhibit that asked visitors to make action plans concerning such issues. Using intercept interviews and visitor comment card data, we found that visitors developed general or highly individualistic action plans to address these issues. Results suggest that employing participatory design methods when developing controversial socio-scientific exhibits can aid engagement. We conclude by recommending participatory strategies for implementing two-way science communication.
Recommended Citation
Lundgren, L., Stofer, K. A., Dunckel, B. A., Krieger, J., Lange, M., & James, V. (2019). Panel-based exhibit using participatory design elements may motivate behavior change. Journal of Science Communication 18(2), A03. doi: 10.22323/2.18020203