Science Between Academia and Society: Environmental Journalism and Science Communication in the Blogs Ciência e Política and PCR

• Grant number: 25/05773-5
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Journalism
• Start date: July 01, 2025
• End date: June 30, 2026
• Field of knowledge: Applied Social Sciences - Communications
• Principal Investigator: Ana de Medeiros Arnt
• Grantee: Maria Clara Rodriguez Sosa
• Host Institution: Instituto de Biologia (IB). Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP). Campinas , SP, Brazil
• Institution abroad: Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP), Brazil

Abstract

This project aims to manage the content of the blogs Ciência e Política and PCR - Produção Científica em Rede, both part of the Blogs de Ciências da Unicamp network, with the goal of fostering accessible environmental debates for non-specialist audiences.The Ciência e Política blog will focus on environmental policies and events such as COP 30, highlighting the intersection of science and politics and analyzing how scientific decisions influence governmental spheres. The PCR blog will disseminate the work of students from the Institute of Biology at Unicamp, encouraging knowledge exchange between academia and the broader society while also promoting the development of scientific writing for diverse audiences.Given the increasing impact of science on political decisions and daily life, this project seeks to make scientific knowledge more accessible through clear and engaging communication. In doing so, it aims to encourage reflections on the role of science in society and contribute to building a broader dialogue between experts, policymakers, and the general public. (AU)