We have just seen that stories and storytelling are being part of the discussion among people studying and performing science communication and engagement. 

Citizen science is also a rich ground where stories are growing and are being utilised in several creative ways. As a nice "starter", we invite you to read these papers published in the JCOM journal: 

a. A question of dialogue? Reflections on how citizen science can enhance communication between science and society. Here the authors explore citizen science as a form of science communication by examining three case studies, describing three paths as different approaches to citizens' participation in science. 

b. "Storytelling for narrative approaches in citizen science", where the authors recognise storytelling as a means of engagement of people of all ages and backgrounds in scientific research processes in citizen science and suggest that storytelling should be a prerequisite to enhance the competencies of the actors involved and to exchange knowledge at the interfaces of science and policy as well as science and society.

We also want to bring your attention to this story, In the shadow of a volcano, where images and texts are essentially put together to bring the reader to a very appealing visual experience. 

Volcano at suunset




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