A PhD is a research training, and science communication is just as amenable to research as any other social /cultural phenomenon or professional practice. There are plenty of PhDs in science communication in train in the UK, in disciplines such as history, psychology, education, sociology and geography, among others. We researchers in the London area have a network called the London PUS Seminar (often advertised through this list) and our monthly meetings are a good place to find PhD students in science communication. There is a whole bunch in Manchester too, and in Kent, and Edinburgh, York, Cardiff, Nottingham, Brighton, Bristol ...
A PhD is not about how to do science communication. It would be very little use to, for example, an Editor of New Scientist. It has other uses.
Finding ways to keep the researchers and the practitioners talking to each other has been a persistent challenge. So, come on you PhDs, let Sonal (and this list) know where you are. I’ll declare myself:
Dr Jane Gregory PhD (London 1998)
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A PhD in science communication is a red rag to a bull to many people who have weathered decades in science communication without one. (My guess is that they are rare here.)
Some might even say that “not all knowledge” should read “not much knowledge”. But the person who asked the question may have reasons for seeking out that community.
The (PhD free) researcher in me, suggests that, given the small number of places that awards those parchment scrolls, they might do better to ask those ivory towers for contacts.
MK
From: psci-com: on public engagement with science <[log in to unmask]> On Behalf Of Rick Hall
Sent: 24 May 2018 11:17
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Subject: Re: [PSCI-COM] Reaching out to the PhDs in Science Communication
not all knowledge resides in PhD World (that marvellous theme park of the mind)
Can I suggest you pose a question or two from the swarm, and invite responses from across PSCI-COM
Surprises and delights await
best wishes
Rick
On 24 May 2018 at 10:52, Sonal Katyal <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
Hello everyone,
Apologies for cross-posting.
Is there someone here who is (or knows someone who is) pursuing or has already obtained a Ph.D. in a science communication and public engagement topic. If you are, it would be great if I can connect with you. Please do email me or let me know what is the best way to reach you.
I have some ideas and questions swarming in my mind and some advice from a Ph.D. would be really helpful.
Wishing you a beautiful day and a wonderful weekend ahead!
India International Science Festival
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