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Science and Innovation Communication in Estonia
Lecture 4 of course ‘The innovative Estonia’
Arko Olesk
Tallinn University/Postimees
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•History
•1766 – „Lühhike öppetus“
•1848 – „Ma-ilm ja mõnda“
•1966 – „Teadus“ sociey
•1967 – „Horisont“ magazine
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•Why science communication?
•Alienation of scientists
•Critique and hostility towards science
•Less media attention
•Lack of knowledge
•Widespread esoteric beliefs
•Shrinking number of science students
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•Era of professionalization
•Science Bus – 2005
•First annual science communication conferences – 2008
•National science communication program TeaMe – 2009
–new study materials for science classes
–production of two TV-shows
–science communication training for scientists and journalists
–travel grants for science communicators
–National Year of Science – 2011-12
•Association of Science Journalists 2007
•National Science Festival (Night of Researchers) 2006
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•Interactive science centre AHHAA (1997/2011)
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•Focus on young people
•Robotex
•Programming
•National support schemes
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http://www.bbc.com/news/education-25648769

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•Science in media
•Horisont, Imeline Teadus
•ERR Novaator
•3 weekly radio programs
•Daily newspapers
•Rakett 69
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http://etv.err.ee/v/elusaated/rakett_69/saated/16d0d8a6-45a0-4c89-b0a1-136dd3d2c7fb/rakett-69-6-5-l
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•Scientists
•EstCube example
•1 minute lectures
•„Buses“
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYapcRnGX2o

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