An ad hoc committee will convene a public workshop to explore how two important streams in science communication might be combined to create an effective format for illustrating how scientific research contributes to important social goals such as a more productive economy, better public health, a more sustainable environment, and enhanced national security. The two streams are narrative and improved scientometrics.
The goal of the workshop is to bring together science communications scholars, writers and editors, scientometricians, and COSEPUP members who have deep knowledge and experience in scientific research to discuss ways to develop data-enriched narratives that communicate to the public and policymakers in an engaging and rigorous way the work of basic research. Participants will also discuss the varied ways in which research provides the foundation for products, services, and activities that are of broad benefit to humanity. A rapporteur-authored summary of the workshop will be published.