Editing Public Engagement with Science (section)

== <span style="color: #FFFFFF;">Applying</span> ==
'''Modeling 'The Engagement Ladder' (Calculating the 'Level' of Public Power):'''
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def evaluate_engagement_level(who_chose_question, who_collected_data, who_makes_decision):
    """
    Shows if the 'Public' is a 'Spectator' or a 'Partner'.
    """
    if who_chose_question == "Community" and who_makes_decision == "Community":
        return "LEVEL: EMPOWERMENT. (Co-Creation / Citizen-Led). The public is the Boss."
    elif who_collected_data == "Public" and who_chose_question == "Scientists":
        return "LEVEL: PARTICIPATION. (Citizen Science). The public is the Helper."
    else:
        return "LEVEL: INFORM. (The Deficit Model). The public is the Audience."

# Case: A project where citizens just count birds
print(evaluate_engagement_level("Scientists", "Public", "Scientists"))
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; Engagement Landmarks
: '''The 'Grand Challenges' (Canada)''' → A "Billion-Dollar Fund" where the "Public" helped "Vote" on which "Global Problems" (e.g. 'Clean Water') the scientists should "Fix" first.
: '''Zooniverse''' → The "World's Largest" "Citizen Science" platform, where "Millions" of "Regular People" have "Authored" over **100 Scientific Papers**.
: '''The 'Irish' Citizens' Assembly''' → A "Group of Citizens" who "Deliberated" on "Climate Change" and "Abortion," leading to "Major Law Changes" based on "Scientific and Moral" evidence.
: '''DIY Biology (Biohacking)''' → The "Disruption": "Regular People" building "Labs in their Garages" to "Do Science" without "Universities," the "Ultimate Engagement."
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