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Abstract
In a courtroom, it is essential that the scientific evidence is both understandable and understood, so that the strengths and limitations of that evidence, within the context of a legal case, can inform decision making. The Evidence Chamber brings together entertainment, public engagement with science and research into a public performance activity that is centred around digital storytelling and science communication. This experience engages public audiences with science and allows a better understanding of how people interpret scientific evidence. In this paper, we discuss how we created this experience as an in-person and fully virtual performance through successful collaboration between forensic science research, public audiences, public engagement professionals, the legal profession, and digital performance artists.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 786891 |
Pages (from-to) | 1-7 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Frontiers in Communication |
Volume | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 8 Dec 2021 |
Keywords
- digital theatre
- forensic science
- law
- public engagement
- science communication
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Festival of the Future 2022: The Evidence Chamber
Heather Doran (Organiser), Clara Morriss (Organiser) & Emma Preston (Organiser)
13 Oct 2022Activity: Other activity types › Public engagement and outreach - festival/exhibition
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Public Communication of Science and Technology Conference 2020+1
Heather Doran (Member of programme committee)
24 May 2021 → 28 May 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
Prizes
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Times Higher Education 2021 Outreach Initiative of the Year Shortlist
Nic Daeid, Niamh (Recipient), Doran, Heather (Recipient), Briscoe, Rachel (Recipient), Bernard , Dan (Recipient) & McAlister, Joe (Recipient), Nov 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)