Janice Krieger, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications STEM Translational Communication Center director, is a co-author on “Panel-Based Exhibit Using Participatory Design Elements May Motivate Behavior Change” published on Feb. 2 in the Journal of Science Communication.

The research paper by Krieger, Lisa Lundgren, Kathryn Stofer, Betty Dunckel, Makenna Lange and Vaughan James, follows a pilot study aimed to investigate dialogue and deliberation concerning climate change and public health. Their study results suggest that using participatory design methods when developing controversial socio-scientific exhibits can aid engagement and two-way science communication.

In addition to Krieger, co-authors include:  Lisa Lundgren, postdoctoral research associate in the Department of Forestry & Environmental Resources at North Carolina State University; Kathryn Stofer, research assistant professor at the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication (AEC); and Betty A. Dunckel, retired Center director/associate scientist for the Center for Science Learning at the Florida Museum of Natural History. Makenna Lange and Vaughn James were graduate assistants at AEC during the development and writing of this publication.

Posted: February 12, 2019
Category: College News, STEM Center News
Tagged as: Janice Krieger, Journal of Science Communication, STEM Translational Communication Center