European Science Engagement Association
European Science Engagement Association
| Abbreviation | EUSEA |
|---|---|
| Founded at | Vienna, Austria |
| Type | NGO |
| Legal status | Voluntary association |
| Purpose | Science Engagement, Science Communication |
Professional title | European Science Engagement Association |
| Services | Annual Conference and Science Engagement projects |
Official language | English |
| President: Markus Weißkopf Director: Dr. Annette Klinkert | |
| Website | https://eusea.info/ |
Formerly called | European Science Events Association |
The European Science Engagement Association (EUSEA) is an international network of professionals active in the fields of science engagement and science communication across Europe and beyond. The association was formed in 2001 by a group of science festival organizers from different European countries.:[1]. EUSEA is a membership organisation covering universities, scientific institutions, science foundations, national science and technology organisations, science museums, educational networks, NGOs, companies, municipalities and individual researchers. The network represents science communication professionals in more than 100 institutions in 50 countries. EUSEA connects member institutions via the annual European Science Engagement Conference[2][3], the European Science Engagement Platform[4], training workshops, EU-funded research projects and dialogue-oriented science engagement activities. A major focus of the association is to facilitate the professional exchange of ideas and best practice on science communication and public engagement in Europe.[citation needed] EUSEA is an active consortium member in multiple projects and initiatives funded by the European Commission. The organisation supports members in gaining access to European funding policies.
EUSEA's Role in European Projects
Since EUSEA's inception in 2001, the organisation has developed into a knowledge-exchange platform for the qualification of European public engagement and science communication professionals. Initiated by EUSEA, the European science engagement community shares practices and strategies on science-society dialogues. Fostering qualified science-society-stakeholder dialogues, EUSEA contributes to an enhanced recognition of science communication in science policies and communication practices inside and outside academia. EUSEA's engagement has included a range of large-scale programmes encompassing partners and contributors from across Europe[5]
OurSpaceOurFuture 2018 - 2020
OurSpaceOurFuture is a HORIZON2020 project targeting young students to develop their interests in space-related topics and careers.[6] EUSEA is a member of this consortium, which includes many academic institutions from different countries, such as Cardiff University of Wales, and other academic and research partners, such as EIT Climate-KIC.[7]
SUSTAIN 2018 - 2020
SUSTAIN is a European Erasmus+ network aiming to engage citizens in research projects regarding bird migration and water management, applying citizen science methodologies. EUSEA is a consortium partner in this project, which also includes academic institutions such as University of Groningen, University of Valencia, and other academic and research partners such as Science LinX.[8]
NUCLEUS 2015 - 2019
NUCLEUS is a "Horizon 2020" funded project aimed at contributing to the implementation of Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) in the governance and culture of academic institutions across Europe, in China, and South Africa. Within NUCLEUS, EUSEA coordinated the development of 20 "Mobile Nuclei"—flexible test beds of RRI in various national and socio-cultural contexts.[9]
Perform 2015 - 2018
The PERFORM project's main goal was to analyze the effects of using innovative science education methods based on performing arts in fostering young people's motivations and engagement with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in selected secondary schools in France, Spain, and the United Kingdom. EUSEA was one of the PERFORM Project's implementing partners, which also included the UNESCO, UOC, UoB, UOW, and many others.[10]
PLACES 2010 - 2014
The PLACES project (Platform of Local Authorities and Communication Engaged in Science) [6] was a 4-year FP7 project, coordinated by Ecsite, the European network of science centers and museums. EUSEA and ERRIN, the European Regions’ Research and Innovation Network, were main consortium partners. The primary objective of PLACES was to develop networks and alliances between policy-makers, scientists, and the public. 65 cities and regions took part, forming local “City Partnerships” to develop policies for science communication and promoting a European “City of Scientific Culture”. The final conference, in Bremen in March 2014, brought almost 150 cities together. Mayors and other leaders from more than 40 cities signed the PLACES declaration, acknowledging the importance of evidence-based policies and public access to science, to promote successful city or regional development.[11]
WONDERS 2006 - 2007
The EU-funded project WONDERS organized a series of festivals to ensure that all European students have the opportunity to pursue a career in science. According to CORDIS, the project's objectives were to maintain and reinforce young students' interest in science so they can play a role in the future of research in Europe. This European project was coordinated by EUSEA, with an overall budget of approximately 1.2M Euro of EU contribution.[12][13]
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- ↑ J. Riise and L. Alfonsi (2014). "From liquid nitrogen to public engagement and city planning: the changing role of science events" (PDF). Journal of Science Communication. JCOM 13 (4): 2. ISSN 1824-2049.
- ↑ "European Science Engagement Pre-Conference 2020".
- ↑ "European Science Engagement-Konferenz 2019 in Wien".
- ↑ "Welcome to the European Science Engagement Platform!".
- ↑ J. Riise and L. Alfonsi (2014). "From liquid nitrogen to public engagement and city planning: the changing role of science events" (PDF). Journal of Science Communication. JCOM 13 (4): 2. ISSN 1824-2049.
- ↑ Our Space Our Future - Our Team
- ↑ "Horizon 2020".
- ↑ Sustain Partners
- ↑ NUCLEUS PARTNERS Consortium Members
- ↑ PERFORM Partners
- ↑ J. Riise and L. Alfonsi (2014). "From liquid nitrogen to public engagement and city planning: the changing role of science events" (PDF). Journal of Science Communication. JCOM 13 (4): 3. ISSN 1824-2049.
- ↑ CORDIS. "WONDERS07".
- ↑ CORDIS. "WONDERS".
