Kirsten Hecht Data-verified

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Researcher

Last publication 2023 Last refreshed 2026-05-09

faculty

6 h-index 16 pubs 157 cited

Biography and Research Information

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Kirsten Hecht's research focuses on public engagement with scientific information, particularly concerning emerging technologies and research findings. She investigates effective communication strategies, including the use of social media, to connect scientific communities with the public. Her work examines public perceptions and concerns regarding gene editing technology, as well as the role of professional development in enhancing scientists' public engagement skills. Hecht also explores how conservation research influences scientists' intentions to participate in public outreach activities.

Her publications include studies on using social media for research engagement, evaluating communication success, and understanding public views on gene editing. She has collaborated with researchers such as Brandon R. McFadden, Robert Thiel, Savanna Turner, and Tracy Ouncap on shared publications. Hecht's scholarship metrics include an h-index of 6, with 16 total publications cited 151 times. She remains an active researcher, with her most recent publication in 2023.

Metrics

  • h-index: 6
  • Publications: 16
  • Citations: 157

Selected Publications

  • U.S. adult viewers of information treatments express overall positive views but some concerns about gene editing technology (2023)
    4 citations DOI OpenAlex

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