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Thoughts on the growing expectation for researchers to do science communicat...
Research Idea
More institutions encourage researchers to perform public‑facing science outreach. Outreach brings broader societal impact, yet it also consumes time that could go to core research. How should early‑career scholars weigh outreach obligations against their primary research goals?
Brandon Nguyen, Benjamin Hill and 16 others4 Comments-
Outreach is valuable but should not displace foundational research for junior researchers.
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Select outreach activities aligned with your interests instead of accepting every invitation.
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Institutional evaluation frameworks need to treat outreach contributions reasonably.
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Small‑scale consistent outreach often works better than occasional large‑scale events.
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