As society is constantly being introduced to new technologies and practices, which require the public to make decisions that will have impact on policy, science communication is more important in today’s world than ever before. Universities across the country are developing interdisciplinary agricultural centers to address complex problems that impact society and it should be determined if interdisciplinary agricultural centers are communicating about science and research to the public.
Ashley McLeod will share findings from her recent study where she interviewed interdisciplinary agricultural centers at land-grant institutions from around the country about science communication efforts used in their centers, as well as the challenges they face when communicating about science. Ashley will also share recommendations for best practices as interdisciplinary centers communicate about science to the public. Dr. Lauri Baker, co-founder of the Center for Rural Enterprise Engagement at Kansas State University, will join us to discuss how her center engages the public and share how they promote science communication.
Speakers:
Ashley McLeod
Public Relations Specialist
UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources
Dr. Lauri Baker
Associate Professor in Agricultural Communication
Kansas State University
Co-creator and Executive Director of Center for Rural Enterprise Engagement
