Filter by author: Ana Claudia Nepote

The environmental dimension goes through different aspects linked to health, biodiversity, well-being and sustainability of human and non-human life. Although these are manifested in several regions of the world, Latin America has been particularly affected. In this context, science communication becomes even more necessary, but also challenging. It was this context that motivated us to make the call for this special issue of JCOM Latin America on the environment and science communication, which we present in this editorial.

The present study mapped local media outlets in Michoacán, Mexico, prioritizing science and environmental topics. The work was conducted from February to July 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Twenty-two digital media outlets were identified that regularly address environmental and/or science approaches. A survey was conducted with communication and journalism professionals in Michoacán to understand perspectives on specialized journalism in the region. Addressing the challenges requires the reactivation of collaboration networks and medium- to long-term financing strategies to allow for the consolidation of existing initiatives.

Esta contribución revisa críticamente el libro titulado “Los museos de ciencias. Universum, 25 años de experiencia” que editó la Dirección General de Divulgación de la Ciencia (DGDC) de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México con motivo del aniversario del museo de ciencias Universum. La obra comprende ocho contribuciones generadas a raíz al Seminario de Investigación sobre Centros de Ciencia realizado en la Dirección Académica de la DGDC. El libro representa la suma de testimonios y reflexiones sobre la amplitud de posibilidades de investigación que convergen al interior de la casa de las musas.