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Science Literacy and Communication: Empowering Citizens to Counter Global Disinformation

Note: This is a past event, additional resources may be available below.

Thu Oct 17, 2024

Date

Thu Oct 17, 2024
8:00am – 9:30am

Location


Zoom

Contact

    [email protected]

Hosts

  1. Science & Society

In the age of disinformation, the need for effective science communication has never been more critical. Misinformation spreads swiftly across social media and other digital platforms, often distorting scientific facts and intensifying public skepticism. Promoting scientific literacy among the general public and ensuring the clear, accurate, and engaging dissemination of scientific knowledge are essential in addressing this challenge. Science literacy and effective communication also empower individuals to make informed decisions on pressing issues like healthcare, climate change, and technological advancements. Furthermore, fostering trust in scientific institutions and experts, science communication is pivotal in fortifying societal resilience against the proliferation of falsehoods.

The event, co-organised by the Centre for Global Science and Epistemic Justice (GSEJ) at the University of Kent and the Aspen Institute Science & Society Program, brings together science communicators and engagement experts from China, the U.K., and the U.S. with the aim to share experience on these important topics to enable future collaborations.

 

Speakers include:

  • Aaron F. Mertz, Executive Director, Aspen Institute Science & Society Program
  • Ting Wang, Director, China Research Institute for Science Popularization
  • Elizabeth Toon, Lecturer in Science Communication, University of Manchester
  • Xiaoxue Chen, Chief Editor or China’s leading science platform, Mr Science.
  • Nita Pillai, Director of Programmes and Operations, Sense about Science, UK
  • The event is chaired by Joy Y. Zhang, Director of GSEJ, University of Kent

 

Simultaneous translation between Chinese and English will be available.In the age of disinformation, the need for effective science communication has never been more critical. Misinformation spreads swiftly across social media and other digital platforms, often distorting scientific facts and intensifying public skepticism. Promoting scientific literacy among the general public and ensuring the clear, accurate, and engaging dissemination of scientific knowledge are essential in addressing this challenge. Science literacy and effective communication also empower individuals to make informed decisions on pressing issues like healthcare, climate change, and technological advancements. Furthermore, fostering trust in scientific institutions and experts, science communication is pivotal in fortifying societal resilience against the proliferation of falsehoods.

The event, co-organised by the Centre for Global Science and Epistemic Justice (GSEJ) at the University of Kent and the Aspen Institute Science & Society Program, brings together science communicators and engagement experts from China, the U.K., and the U.S. with the aim to share experience on these important topics to enable future collaborations.

 

Speakers include:

  • Aaron F. Mertz, Executive Director, Aspen Institute Science & Society Program
  • Ting Wang, Director, China Research Institute for Science Popularization
  • Elizabeth Toon, Lecturer in Science Communication, University of Manchester
  • Xiaoxue Chen, Chief Editor or China’s leading science platform, Mr Science.
  • Nita Pillai, Director of Programmes and Operations, Sense about Science, UK
  • The event is chaired by Joy Y. Zhang, Director of GSEJ, University of Kent

 

Simultaneous translation between Chinese and English will be available.

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