Stuart Professor of Science Communication, University of Otago My chief concern regarding the field of science communication is the gulf that exists between researchers and practitioners. This is exacerbated, in my view, by the theoretical underpinnings of much of the research that goes under the guise of science communication being largely unrelated to the practice of science communication. It is my great hope that a theoretical framework for science communication will eventually emerge that is as relevant to its practice as it is for its research.