Community & Public Engagement
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Community and Public Engagement (CPE) has no single or simple definition.
In science and health research, CPE refers to two-way interactions between scientists and non-scientist/non-specialist publics about science, research and innovation; intended to provide opportunities for mutual learning and benefit.
CPE at The AAS focuses on non-specialist publics other than media and policy makers. Although engagement approaches across these three categories may be similar, the outcomes sought differ.
Research and Innovation would be seen as an endeavour of “outsiders” leading to: