Like others, I point you to other sources to deal with what are very broad questions. Wouldn't the recent flurry of science and society reports also cover these areas? http://interactive.bis.gov.uk/scienceandsociety/site/ Still running very slow. But loads eventually. From: psci-com: on public engagement with science [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Mark Dyball Sent: 09 March 2010 13:11 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [PSCI-COM] benefit of public engagement Dear Marjahan There is quite a lot of material that covers barriers and benefits for researchers. The link below will take you to the literature report we completed for the Science for All group, much of the material we reference can be found on the web. http://www.britishscienceassociation.org/NR/rdonlyres/B5899730-F2D5-481B-904 7-577C1A600A10/0/RewardandrecognitionFINAL.pdf If this link is too long and breaks up, try <http://www.britishscienceassociation.org/scienceforall> http://www.britishscienceassociation.org/scienceforall and then select the "Reward and Recognition of Public Engagement" report. Best wishes Mark Mark Dyball Director People Science & Policy Ltd Argyle House, 29-31 Euston Road Kings Cross London NW1 2SD Direct line: (0)20 3102 8135 Mobile 07961 149 559 [log in to unmask] <http://www.peoplescienceandpolicy.com> www.peoplescienceandpolicy.com Company registration no. 3891609 This email and any attachments are confidential and may be the subject of legal privilege. Any use, copying or disclosure other than by the intended recipient is unauthorised. 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