Science Communication

Science communication – encompassing not only STEM subjects, but also humanities and arts – has received more attention from academia, science-policy makers and society in recent years. 

But the science communication landscape is changing, creating new challenges such as economic pressures on science journalism, a pluralization of people carrying out science communication and the format they use, and the emergence and growth of digital media.

The expert group aimed to assess the status quo and current trends in science communication in Switzerland and to develop scenarios for improving science communication.

Expert Group Members

Speaker

Prof. Dr. Mike S. Schäfer, Universität Zürich

Co-Speakers

Gian-Andri Casutt, ETH-Board

Dr. Ana Godinho, CERN

Prof. Dr. L. Suzanne Suggs, Università della Svizzera italiana

Members

Prof. Dr. Karl Aberer, EPFL

Dr. Philipp Burkard, Science et Cité

Prof. Dr. Caspar Hirschi, Universität St. Gallen

Dr. Angelika Jacobs, SASJ Swiss Association for Science Journalism

Prof. Dr. Otfried Jarren, Universität Zürich

Prof. Dr. Alain Kaufmann, Université de Lausanne

Prof. Dr. Reto Knutti, ETH Zürich

Prof. Dr. Michaela Maier, Universität Koblenz-Landau (D)

Prof. Dr. Julia Metag, Universität Münster (D)

Thomas Müller, Radio SRF

Prof. Dr. Bruno Strasser, Université de Genève

Prof. Dr. Albert Weichselbraun, HTW Chur

Coordinator

Salome Bosshard, Universität Zürich