Planning the Future of U.S. Particle Physics (Snowmass 2013): Chapter 10: Communication, Education, and Outreach

TL;DR

This chapter discusses strategies and resources for effectively communicating particle physics to diverse audiences, including educators, scientists, policymakers, and the public, to support the future of U.S. particle physics.

Contribution

It provides an overview of communication, education, and outreach issues and resources identified during the Snowmass 2013 community study.

Findings

Identified key challenges in science communication

Outlined resources for outreach and education

Emphasized importance of public engagement

Abstract

These reports present the results of the 2013 Community Summer Study of the APS Division of Particles and Fields ("Snowmass 2013") on the future program of particle physics in the U.S. Chapter 10, on Communication, Education, and Outreach, discusses the resources and issues for the communication of information about particle physics to teachers and students, to scientists in other fields, to policy makers, and to the general public.