Public communication of science in Mexico: past, present and future of a profession.
In this article, we offer an analysis of the evolution of the professional field of public communication of science in Mexico, particularly at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, the influences it has received from other countries, the impact it has on Mexican society and some of its relationships with other Latin American countries. We present examples of successful programmes in different mass media and an analysis of the evolution and diversification of science communicators over the last four decades.
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), MexicoConsejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología (CONACyT) México; Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Mexico.
Carmen
C
Sánchez-Mora
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), MexicoConsejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología (CONACyT) México; Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Mexico elareyno@universum.unam.mx.
Elaine
E
Reynoso-Haynes
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Mexico.
Ana María
AM
Sánchez Mora
Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología (CONACyT) México; Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Mexico.
Julia
J
Tagüeña Parga
D033181:Information Dissemination; D020452:Journalism / Q000592:standards*; D008402:Mass Media / Q000592:standards*; D008800:Mexico; D012586:Science
Mexican programmes in science communication; professional field evolution; public communication of science in Mexico; science communication in Latin American countries; training in science communication