Charlotte Valk
Graduate Student , Utrecht University
Charlotte Valk (she/her) is a Master’s student in Neuroscience and Cognition at Utrecht University in Utrecht, the Netherlands. She was the first intern at Japan SciCom Forum, aiming to gain more real-life experience in science communication alongside her research-focused Master’s program. During her internship, she wrote articles for the JSF website, and performed an analysis to compare whether the topics that JSF has discussed over the years align with what their community would like to see and made recommendations for future events. Charlotte’s research interests include stem cell-based therapies, the development of more sustainable and animal-friendly research methods related to the brain, and science journalism.
Sessions
Comparative Analysis in Science Communication - The wants and the needs of the Japan SciCom community
Science communication organisations are actively making efforts to drive discussions on best practices and trends to ensure engagement and transparency with the public. However, it is also essential to maintain two-way communication within such communities and discuss what topics should be addressed. This talk presents a comparative feedback analysis of Japan SciCom Forum activities and community interest from 2018-2023. Surveys contained quantitative information and quantified open questions about personal opinions on the attended event and future events.