Science with Society – The SCISO Project

SCISO - Video tutorials on science ethics and science communication

A project by the Global Young Academy Working Group Trust in (Young) Scientists, in collaboration with the German National Institute for Science Communication (NaWik), funded by the Volkswagen Foundation from 2020-2022.

While some studies report that people tend to have a largely positive outlook on science and scientists in a general sense, public opinion appears increasingly polarised on some specific issues that tend to be more global in nature, ranging from public health to climate change. Misinformation, conspiracy theories, and fake news play a key role in deepening the gap between science and society, and their ability to spread is intensified thanks to the widespread use of social media.

If you are interested in learning more about this project, you can find more information here and here.  

Videos are sorted into the following three playlists:

• Playlist 1: The Role of Science in Society
  These videos give you access to key ideas, concepts, and empirical sources for thinking about science, scientific integrity, and the role of science in society.

• Playlist 2: The Basics of Science Communication
  These videos introduce you to basic insights about science communication, provided by experienced science communicators from NaWik.

• Playlist 3: From Inspiration to Practice
  These videos provide examples from around the world and interviews with practitioners and scientists about SCISO’s themes – as an invitation to get practical.