Publications
The following is a list of some of the Centre for the Public Awareness of Science publications.
Conference presentations
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.
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.
Wild-River, S. (2014). A beginner’s guide to the Carbon Farming Initiative and emissions reduction fund. Paper presented at Living on the Edge, 21st Century Solutions for Environmental Practitioners, Annual Conference of the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand, Hobart, 31 October 2014.
Shadbolt, N.A., Parker, M.A., & Orthia, L.A. (2014) Communicating endometriosis with young women. Poster presented at 12th World Congress on Endometriosis, São Paulo, Brazil, 30 April-3 May 2014. Also presented at the Canberra Health Annual Research Meeting, Canberra, 12-15 August 2014.
Walker, G.J. (2014). 'The Difficult Years' - engaging teenagers. Paper presented at the Australian Science Communicators Conference, Brisbane, Australia, February 2-5 2014.
Wild-River, S. Exploring the visions for Landcare. Workshop presented at Living on the Edge, 21st century Solutions for Environmental Practitioners, Anuual Conference of the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand, Hobart, 31 Octorber 2014.
Shadbolt, N.A., Parker, M.A., & Orthia, L.A. (2014) Communicating endometriosis with young women to decrease diagnosis time. Paper presented at 12th World Congress on Endometriosis, São Paulo, Brazil, 30 April-3 May 2014.
Walker, G.J. (2014). Science Theatre: Emotions and Relevance. Paper presented at the Australian Science Communicators Conference, Brisbane, Australia, February 2-5 2014.
Searle, S.D. (2014). 'Inspiring Australia' - with evidence. Paper presented at the Australian Science Communicators Conference, Brisbane, Australia, February 2-5 2014.
Selected media coverage
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'.
Mitchell, N. (2014, March 11). Broadcast of ASC Conference Debate, 'Social Media: hero or villain in science communication', featuring several science communicators including Merryn McKinnon, Will Grant and Rod Lamberts. Radio National, 'Big Ideas'.
Refereed journal papers
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.
McKinnon, M., & Lamberts, R. (2014). Influencing science teaching self-efficacy beliefs of primary school teachers: a longitudinal case study. International Journal of Science Education Part B: Communication and Public Engagement, 4(2), 172-194.
Shah, M.M.I., Grant, W.J., & Stocklmayer, S. (2014). Underlying reasons for non-adoption, disadoption and continuing adoption of hybrid rice in Bangladesh. Rural Extension and Innovation Systems Journal, 10(1), 11-21.
Shah, M.M.I., Grant, W.J. & Stocklmayer, S. (2014). Adoption of hybrid rice in Bangladesh: Farm level experience. Journal of Agricultural Science, 6(7), 157-171
McGillion, C., & McKinnon, M. (2014) Participatory theater as a science communication tool in Timor Leste. Science Communication, 36(4), 502-510.
Shah, M.M.I., Grant, W.J. & Stocklmayer, S. (2014). The influence of technological attributes and growers' satisfaction with household consumption of hybrid rice in Bangladesh. Bothalia Journal, 44 (4), 2-19.
McKinnon, M., Moussa-Inaty, J., & Barza, L. (2014) Science teaching self-efficacy of culturally foreign teachers: A baseline study in Abu Dhabi. International Journal of Educational Research, 66, 78-89.
Popular media
Lamberts, R. & Grant, W.J. (2014, 1 May). What about science in the Commission of Audit report? The Conversation.
Menzies, L., Grant, W.J. & Hunter, D. [Producers]. (2014). Up Stream [Documentary film]. Directed by L. Menzies. Available from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2yFY0a0x-I.
Hoepner, J. & Grant, W.J. (2014, 18 March). Wind farm reviews are pointless if they leave out anxiety illness. The Conversation.
Lamberts, R. (2014, 13 March). Facts won’t beat the climate deniers – using their tactics will. The Conversation.
McKinnon, M. C. (2014) Book review: Layperson's guide to pandemics. MJA, 200(5), 297.
Grant, W.J. & Menzies, L. (2014, 10 April). What science communicators can learn from listening to people. The Conversation.
Book chapters
Walker, G. (2014). Science communicators as commercial and social entrepeneurs. In Hin, L.T.W., & Subramaniam, R. (Eds). Communicating Science to the Public: Opportunities and Challenges for the Asia-Pacific Region. Netherlands: Springer, pp. 105-118.
Book chapters
Perera, S. & Stocklmayer, S. (2013). Science Communication and Science Education. 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. 180-196.
Searle, S.D. (2013). Scientists' Engagement with the Public. 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. 41-58.
Refereed journal papers
Russell, A.W. (2013). Improving legitimacy in nanotechnology policy development through stakeholder and community engagement: forging new pathways. Review of Policy Research 30(5): 566-587.