Effectively communicating about health and science with lay audiences as evidence evolves, conflicts, or is corrected is challenging. During this webinar, hosted by the Standing Committee on Advancing Science Communication, panelists will discuss the nature of these challenges and their perspectives on equipping people to understand the nature of science and how it evolves. They will offer evidence-based insights into how media outlets portray change and conflicting evidence in science and how this affects people’s perceptions of science. Finally, discussion will explore implications for improving science communication.
Moderator:
Brian Southwell, Distinguished Fellow and Lead Scientist for Public Understanding of Science at RTI International and Member of the Standing Committee on Advancing Science Communication
Panelists:
Sibel Erduran, Professor of Science Education and Director for Research, University of Oxford
Rebekah Nagler, Associate Professor, Hubbard School of Journalism & Mass Communication, University of Minnesota
Ivan Oransky, Distinguished Journalist in Residence, New York University’s Arthur Carter Journalism Institute; Co-Founder, Retraction Watch
| The Standing Committee on Advancing Science Communication brings together the diverse disciplines of science communication research and practice. Together, we work to more effectively engage all communities with science in ways that are equitable, evidence-based, and inclusive. |