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Forward from Justin Samuel: Please consider submitting your GSA abstract to: T92. Clear As Mud? Advancing Communication in the Geosciences Social science research offers insight into effectively communicating science. An empirical understanding of risk perception, the changing media landscape, and the influence of public engagement can help us build a better societal conversation about science and advance more scientifically based policy decisions. This session examines the dynamics of science communication and principles for engagement across the geoscience/society interface. It explores the need for communication frameworks that promote active public participation, expand the audience for science, and provide reference points among scientists, the media, policy-makers, and the lay public. Julie Libarkin Associate Professor Director - Geocognition Research Lab Michigan State University 288 Farm Lane, 206 Natural Science East Lansing, MI 48824 Phone: 517-355-8369 https://www.msu.edu/~libarkin Affiliations: Center for Integrative Studies in General Science, Department of Geological Sciences, Cognitive Science Program, Environmental Science and Policy Program, CREATEforSTEM