All forms of science communication unfold in particular spaces and places, and often occur across or involve multiple scales. These embedded contexts can influence how scientific issues are framed, what types of communication are acceptable, and broader power dynamics that may ultimately shape outcomes and decisions. However, the specific role of geographical dynamics in science communication is not always made explicit or remains under-acknowledged, despite their potential significance. 

This project is an opportunity to examine how geographical variables and dynamics – e.g. space, place, scale – shape science communication. In particular, it may involve investigating (among other related possibilities) how particular types of space (e.g. museums, labs) are constructed to enable certain forms of science communication, and how location and place-specific characteristics shape the possibilities of science communication. Through examining and comparing a particular scientific issue across geographical contexts, this project will generate insights about how geography makes a difference to the way that science is imagined, discussed, communicated and governed.