Search Results - "McKinnon, Merryn"

‘Human’ or ‘objective’ faces of science? Gender stereotypes and the representation of scientists in the media by Mitchell, Madeline, McKinnon, Merryn

“…This article examines contemporary representations of female and male scientists in The New York Times with a particular emphasis on stereotypes related to…”
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Perceptions of stereotypes applied to women who publicly communicate their STEM work by McKinnon, Merryn, O’Connell, Christine

“…Abstract Gender biases and stereotypes are prevalent in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields, which can create obstacles for the…”
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A Systematic Map of Inclusion, Equity and Diversity in Science Communication Research: Do We Practice what We Preach? by Judd, Karina, McKinnon, Merryn

“…Effective engagement with diverse stakeholders, combating misinformation and encouraging wider participation in science is core to science communication…”
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Perceptions of Barriers to Career Progression for Academic Women in STEM by O’Connell, Christine, McKinnon, Merryn

“…Gender equity in academia is a long-standing struggle. Although common to all disciplines, the impacts of bias and stereotypes are particularly pronounced in…”
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Perils and positives of science journalism in Australia by McKinnon, Merryn, Howes, Johanna, Leach, Andrew, Prokop, Natasha

“…Scientists, science communicators and science journalists interact to deliver science news to the public. Yet the value of interactions between the groups in…”
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Injecting fun? Humour, conspiracy theory and (anti)vaccination discourse in popular media by Fiadotava, Anastasiya, Astapova, Anastasiya, Hendershott, Rebecca, McKinnon, Merryn, Jürgens, Anna-Sophie

“…Conspiracy theories have accompanied vaccination since its mass introduction, circulating, among other forms, in humour – such as cartoons, and now, memes…”
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Stakeholder relations in Australian science journalism by McKinnon, Merryn, Black, Bronte, Bobillier, Sophie, Hood, Kirsten, Parker, Madeleine

“…This study explores the relationships between scientists, science communicators and science journalists in Australia. Building upon a smaller previous study,…”
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Editorial: Science communication in difficult times: the intersectionality of science communication and risk communication during disasters and crises by Ahmed, Nova, McKinnon, Merryn, Onyige, Chioma Daisy, Yokoyama, Hiromi M.

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A plan for systematic reviews for high-need areas in forensic science by Chin, Jason M., Arabia, Anna-Maria, McKinnon, Merryn, Page, Matthew J., Searston, Rachel A.

“…Forensic scientific practitioners and researchers must navigate a rapidly growing body of research. This makes it increasingly challenging to inform courts,…”
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Seeing and Overcoming the Complexities of Intersectionality by Thomas, Cate, MacMillan, Colleen, McKinnon, Merryn, Torabi, Hayley, Osmond-McLeod, Megan, Swavley, Ellen, Armer, Tamzen, Doyle, Kimberley

“…Background: Intersectionality contests that individuals have multiple characteristics in their identity that cannot be siloed or deemed exclusive to each…”
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The big picture : pre-service teachers' perceptions of 'expert' science teachers by McKinnon, Merryn, Perara, Sean

“…This study adapted the Draw-A-Science-Teacher Test to compare 22 pre-service teachers' perceptions of their own strengths as science teachers against their…”
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The absence of evidence of the effectiveness of Australian gender equity in STEM initiatives by McKinnon, Merryn

“…This paper explores the range of initiatives offered across Australia to support the attraction, retention and progression of girls and women to science,…”
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Further discussion of the inherent challenges and subsequent opportunities for developing global science communication curricula by McKinnon, Merryn

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Research on media framing of public policies to prevent chronic disease: A narrative synthesis by Rowbotham, Samantha, McKinnon, Merryn, Marks, Leah, Hawe, Penelope

“…Media coverage plays a key role in shaping public and political attitudes towards policy interventions to improve health. We reviewed studies of news media to…”
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Challenges of communicating science: perspectives from the Philippines by Navarro, Kamila, McKinnon, Merryn

“…Science communication research is dominated by Western countries. While their research provides insight into best practices, their findings cannot be…”
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The elephant in the room: tackling taboos in women's healthcare by Kapoor, Aarti, McKinnon, Merryn

“…The medical arena often encounters ‘taboo’ topics. These appear especially prevalent in women's health conditions, such as menstruation and menopause. Taboos…”
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Thirty Years of a Science Communication Course in Australia: Genesis and Evolution of a Degree by McKinnon, Merryn, Bryant, Chris

“…Since 1985, the Science Circus program has recruited science graduates Australia-wide and provided them with science communication training leading to a…”
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Does citizen science have the capacity to transform population health science? by Rowbotham, Samantha, McKinnon, Merryn, Leach, Joan, Lamberts, Rod, Hawe, Penelope

“…Citizen science engages members of the public in research design, data collection, and analysis - in asking and answering questions about the world around…”
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Influencing Science Teaching Self-Efficacy Beliefs of Primary School Teachers: A longitudinal case study by McKinnon, Merryn, Lamberts, Rod

“…The science teaching self-efficacy beliefs of primary school teachers influence teaching practice. The purpose of this research was to determine if informal…”
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Can interactive science exhibits be used to communicate population health science concepts? by Phiddian, Ellen, Hoepner, Jacqui, McKinnon, Merryn

“…Engaging public audiences with population health science necessarily requires a society level perspective; however, many existing communication strategies and…”
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