In an era of large-scale science-related challenges and rapid advancements in groundbreaking science with major societal implications, communicating about science is critical. The profile of science communication has increased over the last few decades, with multiple sectors calling for such activities. As scientists respond to calls for public-facing communication, we need to evaluate where the scientific community stands. We conducted a unique census of science faculty at land-grant universities across the United States intended to spur the next generation of science communicators and research. Despite scientists' strong approval of science communication efforts, potential areas of tension, attributable to lack of institutional support and confidence in communication skills, constrain these efforts.

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科学家对公众传播的动机和态度。

在一个与科学有关的大规模挑战和具有重大社会意义的突破性科学的快速发展的时代，科学交流至关重要。在过去的几十年中，科学传播的知名度不断提高，多个领域都呼吁开展此类活动。当科学家回应要求公众进行交流的呼吁时，我们需要评估科学界的立场。我们在美国各地的赠地大学进行了一次独特的科学系人口普查，目的是刺激下一代科学传播者和研究。尽管科学家强烈支持科学交流努力，但由于缺乏机构支持和对交流技巧的信任，潜在的紧张领域限制了这些努力。