The weak spot in science communication is participation. Participation in science is a major element of the work that DesignScience wants to develop.
We take a particular interest in computing and computational thinking because one of the greatest barriers to popular participation in science is lack of mathematical knowledge. It is fair to say (although a simplification) that the language of science is mathematics, so to speak and think science involves mathematics most of the time.
Computers extend and re-structure the ways in which it is possible to engage with the mathematical expression of scientific ideas. We currently have the technological infrastructure of widespread personal access to computers, and electronic networks for exchange of information and social interaction. It is a question of devising educational resources and practices to change public participation with science and mathematics.
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