Science technology innovation №1(9) 2019

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Kiryukhin M.M. — PhD in Physics and Mathematics, Senior Researcher, president of Union of scientific and engineering associations of Ukraine, 21, Sichovikh Striltsiv Str., Kуіv, Ukraine, 04053; +38 (044) 272-42-85; +38 (044) 272-42-44; info@snio.org.ua; www.snio.org.ua

Parkhomenko V.D. — Doctor of Science in Engineering, Professor, Adviser of Ukrainian Institute of Scientific and Technical Expertise and Information, 180, Antonovichа Str., Kyiv, Ukraine, 03680; +38 (044)521-00-45; iiv1director@gmail.com

SCIENCE LITERACY AS THE TOOL FOR SURVIVING IN THE CHANGING WORLD

Abstract. The objective of this article is to create background for providing research in science literacy area. Authors suggest ideas for extension of science literacy with the aim to save Ukrainian leading position for this direction in the world. Short information about the presentations on World Conference on Science Literacy is given. The Conference was organized by China Association for Science and Technology jointly with UNESCO and World Federation of Engineering Organizations in Beijing in 2018. Authors’ definition for science literacy and grounding for extension of research in this direction are given. Some recommendations are added for coordination of international cooperation for using science literacy as the tool for surviving in changing world.

Keywords: science literacy, information, knowledge, methodology, paradigm, new human being.

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