Americans’ Support for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

Weber, Ryan; Dinç, Semih; Williams, Matthew

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“…These findings have significant implications not only for astronauts, but for the general public. Research has already demonstrated that interactive experiences with images from space increased people's intention to support and advocate for space project funding (Weber et al, 2016) and that viewing images of beauty in space fosters positive involvement in climate change activism (O'neill & Nicholson-Cole, 2009). Additionally, Smith et al (2011) explain that non-experts actually look at images from space with an eye for beauty and with more emotion than experts looking at these images.…”

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Astronauts’ Sensemaking of Dangerous Beauty: An Account of the Overview Effect for Organizational Theory

Rush

2022

The Journal of Applied Behavioral Science

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In this article, I explore sensemaking processes associated with the overview effect—a cognitive shift experienced by astronauts who see Earth from space. Analysis of publicly available interviews ( n = 51) with astronauts revealed a common sequence of sensemaking: First, astronauts reported experiencing speechlessness triggered by beauty and awe (a phenomenon I label, awe-mute). Second, during and after missions, most reported attempting to make sense of the experience with others, often resulting in a deepening of their previously-existing worldviews, a process I term sensedeepening. Third, sensedeepening often resulted in astronauts’ (a) admissions of inadequacy to give sense to their experience for others, and despite this, (b) development of messages to communicate their experiences, and (c) engagement in social activism. These patterns were corroborated by additional interviews with astronauts ( n = 5) and an interview with a prolific interviewer of astronauts. Implications for sensemaking theory and organizational change conclude the article.

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Astronauts’ Sensemaking of Dangerous Beauty: An Account of the Overview Effect for Organizational Theory

Rush

2022

The Journal of Applied Behavioral Science

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Public responses to scientific research: Does disciplinary attribution matter?

Scheitle

Guthrie

2018

Public Underst Sci

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Research has shown that the form and content of science communications can influence individuals’ responses. This study examines whether individuals’ perceptions of scientific research are influenced by the discipline to which the research is attributed. Two vignette experiments find that neither the perceived scientific-ness nor trustworthiness of a study originating from sociology is affected by attributing the study to a different social science or to a natural or medical science. These null findings contrast with surveys showing sizable disciplinary differences in public attitudes. It is possible that disciplinary attribution is a less salient cognitive shortcut when presented in longer communications as compared to survey questions that only provide the name of a discipline. We conclude with suggestions for further research on the role of disciplinary attribution on public perceptions of science.

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National aeronautics and space administration on IGTV: Multimodal discourses of space

Cvetković

Vásquez-Guevara

Reyes

et al. 2022

Multimodality & Society

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This study employed critical analysis of multimodal texts to examine how NASA utilizes multiple modes like text, visuals, font, and sound to communicate space on a modern multimodal platform—Instagram. Four main themes emerged in the analysis of 34 NASA IGTV videos: space as a scientific aim, space as a scientific means, space as a U.S. territorialization effort, and space within the general public’s reach. Multimodal discursive practices enabled NASA to produce institutional discourses and disseminate meanings of space that enacted and reinforced gendered and racial exceptionalism, technological and economic space elitism, and hegemonic territorialization operationalized through space appropriation and commodification. While visuals, text, and auditory mode in many cases worked together to create meanings, the use of visuals communicated that space-related accomplishments are still achieved in white and male environments. Thus, the unpacking of multimodal discursive practices calls for more holistic approaches that address multimodal arrangements and an inclusive approach to the roles of individual modes in meaning-making.

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Americans’ Support for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

Cited by 4 publications

References 44 publications

Astronauts’ Sensemaking of Dangerous Beauty: An Account of the Overview Effect for Organizational Theory

Astronauts’ Sensemaking of Dangerous Beauty: An Account of the Overview Effect for Organizational Theory

Public responses to scientific research: Does disciplinary attribution matter?

National aeronautics and space administration on IGTV: Multimodal discourses of space

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