SciDev.Net
Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
A key aspect of science communication is raising public awareness of the role science can play in social and economic development. How can the media and science communicators promote science?
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Opinions and Analysis
Enquiry-based science education is the way forward
Enquiry-based science education is essential for sustainable development, says Jorge E. Allende.
Poor countries' media must tackle climate change
Climate-change reporting is woefully inadequate because too often editors lack interest and assign writers without expertise, says James Fahn.
Gulf states should work together on research
11 June 2008
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News and Features
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Young people build future innovation in novel park
Students between 14 and 21 years old have taken part in the 'Creativity Park', a Colombian experience to foster creativity in future researchers.
9 August 2008
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Bolivia to launch interactive museum for children
A new museum, with several laboratories, interactive areas and an activity park will be inaugurated in La Paz, Bolivia, next April.
7 August 2008
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Source: La Razón
Bolivia holds first national science week
26 July 2008
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Practical Guides
How do I become media savvy?
Marina Joubert explains that cooperating with the media is in scientists' interests — and isn't as scary as you might think.
10 February 2008
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How do I write a press release?
Natasha Martineau explains the dos and don'ts of writing and sending a press release — and getting your news to make a splash.
9 February 2008
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Information Services
Science journalism online
The World Federation of Science Journalist's online course, created with SciDev.Net
India must clean up its science
For its own credibility Indian science must show it is dealing with misconduct
PCST conference blog
Daily insights from the tenth public communication of science conference in Sweden
