The Engaging Scientists project
Scientists in Civic Life: Facilitating Dialogue-Based Communication — Science engagement with broader publics is a growing interest for many scientists and science communicators. This free booklet provides an overview of science communication research, public perceptions of science, and strategies for encouraging fruitful dialogue about science and society. This booklet was produced as a joint effort by the DoSER program and the AAAS Center for Public Engagement with Science and Technology. The author, Matthew Nisbet, is a Professor of Communication Studies and Affliate Professor of Public Policy and Urban Affairs at Northeastern University.
The Science for Seminaries project
Science for Seminaries Phase I Final Report — This report is a summary of the goals, activities, and outputs of the Science for Seminaries Phase I project. It highlights the project, but is not a comprehensive analysis.
The Science in Continuing Education for Pastors pilot project
Science in Continuing Education for Pastors Pilot Project — This booklet contains information about the Continuing Education project, which was an 18-month pilot project by AAAS that provided science-focused professional enrichment opportunities to clergy who had completed their ministerial training.
The Perceptions project
Perceptions Project Final Report — This report is a summary of the goals, activities, and outputs of the Perceptions project. It highlights the project, but is not a comprehensive analysis.
Same World, Different Worldviews — Together with Public Agenda, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that helps diverse leaders and citizens navigate divisive, complex issues and work together to find solutions, DoSER has developed “Same World, Different Worldviews.” This resource is designed to help scientists and religious persons think and talk productively about issues of mutual concern and areas of possible tension. The discussion starter outlines several approaches to the relationship between science and religion, along with the pros, cons, and trade-offs of each choice. It uses everyday language, not professional jargon, and focuses on the kinds of concerns and values that non-experts can readily understand.
Religious Communities, Science, and Perceptions: A Comprehensive Survey — In collaboration with sociologists at Rice University, AAAS conducted a survey of 10,000 American adults to investigate the perceptions scientists and religious Americans have of one another and of science. Preliminary results of this survey were presented at the 2014 AAAS Annual Meeting. This document summarizes those findings and a video discussion can be found here.
