Graphic Science

Graphic Science is a STEM engagement consultancy based near Bristol in the United Kingdom. It describes itself as a leading provider of support for engagement with science and technology, working with research funders, higher education institutions, schools and other organisations. Its portfolio spans strategic guidance on the development of public engagement programmes, evaluation of events and educational and grant programmes, training for researchers in public engagement, work with schools, and resource development. The consultancy has delivered training in public engagement and evaluation to researchers on behalf of major UK scientific bodies including the Institute of Physics, the Royal Society and the Medical Research Council. It is also the STEM Ambassador Delivery Partner for South West England, helping to generate and coordinate volunteering opportunities for STEM Ambassadors across the region. Graphic Science organises its work around three main service areas: STEM support, which helps young people explore the importance, diversity and relevance of STEM subjects; evaluation and consultancy, which focuses on understanding the impact of public engagement activities and taking a strategic approach to planning programmes; and public engagement, which raises awareness and stimulates dialogue about the role of science, engineering and technology in society. The organisation is led by Director Ben Johnson, who has worked in public engagement with science for over thirty years. The team also includes public engagement analysts and STEM managers who deliver projects, evaluation and volunteer training. Graphic Science is a private company and operates primarily within the United Kingdom.

Graphic Science is a STEM engagement consultancy based near Bristol in the United Kingdom. The organisation has built its reputation on supporting public engagement with science, engineering and technology, working across research funding, higher education, schools and the wider community. Its work includes strategic guidance to research funders and higher education institutions on the development of public engagement programmes, evaluation of events, educational programmes, grant programmes and strategic engagement processes, training researchers in public engagement, working with schools, and resource development. The consultancy has delivered training in public engagement and evaluation to researchers on behalf of the Institute of Physics, the Royal Society and the Medical Research Council. Graphic Science is also the STEM Ambassador Delivery Partner for South West England, helping to generate and coordinate volunteering opportunities for STEM Ambassadors across the region. This role involves developing and providing training for STEM volunteers and working with other providers to develop opportunities for young people. The organisation is led by Director Ben Johnson, who has worked in public engagement with science for over thirty years, devising, delivering and evaluating a wide range of public engagement and education projects. He has extensive experience as a consultant to funders, policymakers and the higher education and education sectors. The team also includes public engagement analysts and STEM managers who deliver projects, evaluation and volunteer training. Graphic Science organises its services around three main areas: STEM support, evaluation and consultancy, and public engagement. Its stated aim is to help young people explore the importance, diversity and relevance of STEM, to understand the impact of public engagement activities, and to raise awareness and stimulate dialogue about the role of science, engineering and technology in society.

A leading STEM engagement consultancy offering strategic guidance, evaluation and training to research funders, higher education institutions and schools.

• STEM support services

  Helping young people explore the importance, diversity and relevance of STEM, and consider how they might relate to STEM in the future.

• Evaluation & consultancy

  Understanding the impact of public engagement activities and taking a strategic approach to planning public engagement programmes.

• Public engagement

  Raising awareness and stimulating dialogue about the role of science, engineering and technology within society and within our lives.

• Researcher training

  Training in public engagement and evaluation delivered to researchers on behalf of the Institute of Physics, the Royal Society and the Medical Research Council.

• STEM Ambassador Delivery Partnership

  Delivery partner for South West England, generating and coordinating volunteering opportunities for STEM Ambassadors across the region.

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2. 2About Graphic Science - Graphic Sciencegraphicscience.co.uk
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4. 4Graphic Science (United Kingdom) - Wikidatawikidata.org