NBW 2024 Seminar Highlights Public Engagement in Biotechnology Communication
Margust Dela Cerna | August 19, 2024
As part of the National Biotechnology Week (NBW) 2024 celebration, a seminar titled SCICOMversations was held at the EB Copeland Gymnasium, focusing on the role of public engagement in improving biotechnology communication.
The event brought together experts from academia, policymaking, and industry to discuss innovative approaches to science communication that address ethical, social, and cultural dimensions. Emphasizing equity, social justice, and ecological sustainability, participants explored strategies and case studies to make biotechnology more accessible and participatory.
Discussions underscored the need to bridge the gap between experts and communities, fostering inclusive dialogue to ensure that biotechnology advancements benefit society as a whole. The topic is timely, particularly in combating the spread of misinformation.
The seminar emphasized collaborative efforts as key to communicating complex scientific concepts effectively and building public trust in biotechnology.
The event brought together experts from academia, policymaking, and industry to discuss innovative approaches to science communication that address ethical, social, and cultural dimensions. Emphasizing equity, social justice, and ecological sustainability, participants explored strategies and case studies to make biotechnology more accessible and participatory.
Discussions underscored the need to bridge the gap between experts and communities, fostering inclusive dialogue to ensure that biotechnology advancements benefit society as a whole. The topic is timely, particularly in combating the spread of misinformation.
The seminar emphasized collaborative efforts as key to communicating complex scientific concepts effectively and building public trust in biotechnology.
