Publications
The following is a list of some of the Centre for the Public Awareness of Science publications.
Refereed journal papers
McKinnon, M., Orthia, L.A., Grant, W.J., & Lamberts, R. (2014). Real-world assessment as an integral component of an undergraduate science communication program. International Journal of Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education, 22(5), 1-13.
Smith, C. (2014) Public engagement in prioritizing research proposals: A case study. SAGE Open, 4(Jan-Mar): 1-10. DOI: 10.1177/2158244014523791
Thomas, J., Raynor, M., & McKinnon, M. (2014). Academic integrity and oral examination: an Arabian Gulf perspective. Innovations in Education and Teaching International, 51(5): 533-543. DOI: 10.1080/14703297.2013.796724
Perera, S. (2014). Is post-compulsory science a study option for everyone? Findings from an innovative science programme for young humanitarian immigrants in Australia. STEMplanet, 1(1), online.
Popular media
Gates-Stuart, E. (2014). Stellrscope: Art and science as creative catalysts. Ignite: Women Fueling Science & Technology.
Grant, W.J. & Lamberts, R. (2014, 3 October). The 10 stuff-ups we all make when interpreting research. The Conversation.
Gates-Stuart, E. (2014). StellrScope. In C. Kennedy & M. Rosengren (Eds.), SPECTRA: images and data in art/science. Proceedings from the symposium SPECTRA 2012. Australian Network for Art and Technology, Adelaide, SA.
Lamberts, R. (2014, 22 August). Speak out, climate experts - but stop making tactical mistakes. The Conversation.
Grant, W.J., & Lamberts, R. (2014, 22 December). Twelve ways to deal with a climate change denier - the BBQ guide. The Conversation.
McGillion, C. & Bevitt, K. (2014, 18 November). Animation: a new approach to communication for development. Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research blog.
Searle, S.D. (2014). How do Australians engage with science? Preliminary results from a national survey. Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science (CPAS), The Australian National University.
Grant, W., Menzies, L. & Divisekara, U. (2014, 20 April). Funding CSIRO is vital if we want to future proof our world. Sydney Morning Herald.
Reprinted in The Canberra Times, the Brisbane Times and The Age.
Selected media coverage
Cribb, J. (2014, May 26). Here's the proof: Australians prefer the facts. The Canberra Times.
Hogan, J. (2014, April 18). Fashfest goes bug-eyed over swimwear. The Canberra Times.
Lauder, S. & Lamberts, R. (2014, April 2). Fad not facts: call for a new approach to climate change. Interview for ABC Radio 'The World Today'.
Sarafian, A. (2014, March 18). Scientists encouraged to better explain ideas to engage MPs. The Conversation.
Chang, C. (2014, August 27). Scientists reveal how they feel about climate change in handwritten letters and photos. News.com.au.
Lawrence, D. & Lamberts, R. (2014, March 30). Talking tactics to beat the “bad guy” climate deniers. Interview for Radio Adelaide.
Australian Embassy Zimbabwe. (n.d.). Australian science circus wows Malawi. http://www.zimbabwe.embassy.gov.au/hare/hare_news-ANUsciencetour.html
Mac, C. & Perera, S. (2014, February 22). Interview for 2CC Radio Canberra: 'Weekend Magazine'.
Conference presentations
Gates-Stuart, E. (2014). 3D titanium insects. Paper presented at the Australian Science Communicators Conference, Brisbane, Australia, February 2-5 2014.
Searle, S.D. & Stocklmayer, S. (2014). 'Measureable and Meaningful: A survey of the Australian public about their engagement with science.' Paper presented at the 13th International Conference on Public Communication of Science and Technology (PCST), Salvador, Brazil, 5‐8 June 2014.
Shah, M., Grant. W. & Stocklmayer, S. (2014) Determinants of farmers' decisions in adopting hybrid rice in Bangladesh. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education, Miami USA, 27 April - 1 May 2014.
Menzies, L. (2014). The role of listening in the reconceptualisation of climate communication. Paper presented at the Australian Science Communicators Conference, Brisbane, Australia, February 2-5 2014.
Wilson, P. (2014) Not fit for human consumption – raw milk: the risky business of prohibition. Paper presented at the 4th Regional Food Cultures and Networks Conference, presented by Southern Cross University’s Regional Food Network, Byron Bay, 17-18 November 2014.
Invited keynote presentations
Gates-Stuart, E. (2014). StellrScope: Explorations through Science and Art. Wonder of Fantasy: 2014 International Techno Art Forum Proceedings, National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, eds. Chiu, C.-Y.A., Chang, A., & Huang, W.H.
Book chapters
Lamberts, R., & Rayner, C. (2014). Assessing science communication effectiveness: Issues in evaluation and measurement. In Hin, L.T.W., & Subramaniam, R. (Eds). Communicating Science to the Public: Opportunities and Challenges for the Asia-Pacific Region. Netherlands: Springer, pp. 119-138.
Selected media coverage
Laverty, J., & Orthia, L.A. (2013, May 3). Doctor Who and science. Radio interview for Drive, ABC 666, Canberra.
Book chapters
Orthia, L.A. (2013). Negotiating Public Resistance to Engagement in Science and Technology. In Gilbert, J.K., & Stocklmayer, S. (Eds). Communication and Engagement with Science and Technology: Issues and Dilemmas: A Reader in Science Communication. New York: Routledge, pp. 74-90.
Gilbert, J.K., & Stocklmayer, S. (2013). Preface: The Changing Face of Science Communication. In Gilbert, J.K., & Stocklmayer, S. (Eds). Communication and Engagement with Science and Technology: Issues and Dilemmas: A Reader in Science Communication. New York: Routledge, pp. viii-xii.