Overview
Explore a thought-provoking panel discussion from the AAAS Annual Meeting examining the effectiveness of science communication in today's digital age. Delve into the challenges faced by scientists in conveying crucial information about the pandemic and climate change. Analyze how social media and political polling have impacted public discourse on scientific topics. Gain insights from experts in science policy, communication, healthcare, and astrophysics as they discuss strategies to adapt science communication for greater impact. Learn about the role of quantitative information, transparency, humor, and scientist visibility in effective science communication. Discover potential solutions to bridge the gap between scientific knowledge and public understanding in an era of widespread misinformation.
Syllabus
Intro
Welcome
Thanks
Awards Ceremony
Panel Introduction
Jane Lubchenko
Katie Mack
Joelle Smith
Kathleen Hall Jamison
Is quantitative information really persuasive
What do you find most persuasive
How do you think about quantitation
Whats the answer to climate change
Is transparency a good idea
Humor in science communication
Science that isnt contested
Importance of scientists being visible
Taught by
AAAS Annual Meeting