Balancing Math Popularization with Public Debate: A Mathematical Society’s Continued Efforts to Raise the Public Awareness of Mathematics and for Youth Mathematical Education

Renata Ramalho () and Nuno Crato ()
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Renata Ramalho: Sociedade Portuguesa de Matemática

A chapter in Raising Public Awareness of Mathematics, 2012, pp 57-66 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract After briefly describing the Portuguese Mathematical Society (SPM) recent history, we discuss the science popularization and communication activities developed by the Society from 2005 to 2010. We describe the contacts maintained with the media, the organization of events for the public and for scientists, and the publishing and publicizing of magazines and books. We argue that some of the approaches adopted can result in better public understanding of science role and in larger public support for math education and research.

Keywords: Credible Source; Science Popularization; Math Education; Communication Office; Popularization Magazine (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-25710-0_6

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