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Bringing Breakthroughs in Science to the Public Through Webcasting

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  19 September 2017

Carol A. Christian*
Affiliation:
Space Telescope Science Institute, 3700 San Martin Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218 USA

Abstract

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In the rapidly changing milieu of space science, keeping the public informed and engaged in the progress of science is challenging. Beautiful images, scientific artifacts, and exciting space launches can be a compelling hook but the challenge for scientists and educators is to provide context and basic information that is equally exciting. For the past 5 years, the use of Internet video streaming (webcast) technology has grown in popularity. We have used this technology to bring together scientists, educators and the public to provide virtual access to the research environment for the audience. The growth of new technologies will provide new opportunities for the public to “get behind the scenes” of observatories and laboratories to better appreciate the texture of scientific research as well as the scientists and technical personnel engaged in investigative endeavors.

Type
Education and Outreach
Copyright
Copyright © Astronomical Society of the Pacific 2004 

References

Christian, C.A., Eisenhamer, B., Steiner, M., & Kakadelis, S. 2001, Webnet, 3, 30.Google Scholar