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Becca Beets
@beccabeets.bsky.social
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assistant prof of science communication @ University of Maryland // adventures in #scicomm, #riskcomm, #scipol with a focus on uncertainty, emerging science, and public engagement.
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beccabeets.bsky.social
Fun to see Esther Greussing present at #ICA25 this morning on cross-national perspectives on the risks and benefits of #AI. If you’re interested in this research/data you can check out the related article in @jscicom.bsky.social:
jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi...
Speaker presenting at a podium in from of a room of people.
June 13, 2025 at 4:07 PM
beccabeets.bsky.social
In our new study in @jscicom.bsky.social, we explore how the use of generative AI for science-related information search changed from 2023 to 2024 across seven countries. We also examine trust and knowledge about #GenAI.
jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi...
PDF of the article "Exploring temporal and cross-national patterns: The use of generative AI in science-related information retrieval across seven countries" The abstract reads: "This study explores the role of ChatGPT in science-related information retrieval, building on research conducted in 2023. Drawing on online survey data from seven countries—Australia, Denmark, Germany, Israel, South Korea, Taiwan, and the United States—and two data collection points (2023 and 2024), the study highlights ChatGPT’s growing role as an information intermediary, reflecting the rapid diffusion of generative AI (GenAI) in general. While GenAI adoption is a global phenomenon, distinct regional variations emerge in the use of ChatGPT for science-related searches. Additionally, the study finds that a specific subset of the population is more likely to use ChatGPT for science-related information retrieval. Across all countries surveyed, science-information seekers report higher levels of trust in GenAI compared to non-users. They also exhibit a stronger understanding of how (Gen)AI works and, with some notable exceptions, show greater awareness of its epistemic limitations."
April 17, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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jscicom.bsky.social
How is AI reshaping #scicomm? A new special issue explores promises & pitfalls of gen AI, and its transformative impact on how science-related info is created & consumed. Image generated with OpenAI’s DALL·E based on article abstracts in the style of different art eras. jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi...
April 14, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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We present: A new instrument to measure people’s science literacy. #OpenAccess in #ScienceCommunication: journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.... 📢
It’s a 14-item #survey scale in English, German, French and Italian covering three key dimensions of science literacy: civic, media and cognitive literacy 💡
February 12, 2025 at 7:36 AM
beccabeets.bsky.social
Excited to share the findings from our new study on #GenAI led by Esther Greussing and Lars Guenther. We explore the use of GenAI (specifically ChatGPT) for science-related information search across seven countries. Our research note is online now (and it's open access 😀) doi.org/10.1177/0963...
Screen shot of a pdf of the article "The perception and use of generative AI for science-related information search: Insights from a cross-national study" published in Public Understanding of Science.
February 11, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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fleerackers.bsky.social
📣 💚 📣 Heads Up: New #scicomm Award 📣 💚 📣

Today, @pcstnetwork.bsky.social announced a new award that recognizes contributions to the field that are often hidden from view, like support for professional development or infrastructure.

Apply or nominate by Mar 3!

www.pcst.network/pcst-network...
Graphic titled "PCST Award for the Advancement of Science Communication as a Professional Field." It summarizes award information that can be found at the URL in my post.
February 7, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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lkfazio.bsky.social
Out now - National Academies consensus report on Understanding and Addressing Misinformation About Science 🧪

It was a privilege to serve as one of the 15 committee members from a wide range of scientific disciplines who put this report together. Quick 🧵1/

www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/und...
Cover of the report - it's in a blue/purple color scheme and shows an abstract illustration of a molecule and the title of the report "Understanding and Addressing Misinformation About Science Consensus Study Report"
December 19, 2024 at 6:20 PM
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riannawalcott.bsky.social
Massiveee cluster hire (30 tenure track and 10 professional track! wowee!) in AI institute at University of Maryland College Park, come work with us!

ejobs.umd.edu/postings/124...

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Assistant/Associate Professor/Professor
The Artificial Intelligence Interdisciplinary Institute at Maryland (AIM; aim.umd.edu) has openings for 30 tenured and/or tenure-track faculty positions in Artificial Intelligence, broadly defined.We ...
ejobs.umd.edu
November 15, 2024 at 5:38 PM
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nielsmede.bsky.social
New starter pack: I created this one for people interested in research on #science #communication and public #engagement with science. Feel free to follow them, share the list, and suggest additions! #scicomm

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November 17, 2024 at 7:57 AM
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uw-lsc.bsky.social
LSC's annual science communication colloquium is back for another amazing semester. Join us and our lineup of guest speakers to explore #SciComm, science policy, emerging technology and much more!

Learn more at: lsc.wisc.edu/2024/01/24/l...
LSC announces an exciting lineup of renowned speakers for the 2024 science communication colloquium
Mark your calendars as LSC’s 2024 science communication colloquium is bringing distinguished speakers from all over the U.S., and the world, to our UW-Madison campus. Colloquium attendees will hear ...
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January 24, 2024 at 4:02 PM