Confronting the Boundaries of Science and Society

Following the theme of this year’s conference, this symposium confronts the boundaries of science and society to better understand the roles played by researchers, decision makers at different scales of management, and community stakeholders. How can the integrity of these roles be maintained so that open dialogues and continuous progress can be sustained in addressing environmental issues. As a symposium, this session aims to offer a focused discussion of specific elements of boundary organizations (need for boundary organization, challenges, organizational structure, stakeholder communication, object creation) as a group. Specific questions include:

What are examples of boundary organizations, how they are defined, structured and funded?
What is the need for boundary organizations that cannot be fulfilled by other organizations?
How do the missions of the research agencies, funding agencies, and stakeholders differ? How are all the objectives met?
How is two-way communication most effectively achieved between researchers and stakeholders?
What boundary objects are created? How are they used? How are they generalized for broader impacts?
What professional incentives are provided for researchers to undertake boundary work?
How does boundary work advise policy while still ensuring scientific integrity?

2015 Conference

June 24–27, 2015

San Diego, CA

Confronting the Boundaries of Science and Society

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Abstract

Primary Contact

Tricia A Dutcher, Ph.D.

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Chair, Facilitator, Or Moderators

Tricia A Dutcher, Ph.D.

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Discussants

Beth Karlin, University of California Irvine

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Candice Carr Kelman, Ph.D., School of Sustainability, Arizona State University

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Paul Manson, Hatfield School of Government, Portland State University

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