Big Books & Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller

How to be a science communicator during a pandemic

Three men are in a small yellow test to conducting a medical test
Doctors test hospital staff with flu-like symptoms for COVID-19 at St. Barnabas hospital on Friday March 20, 2020 in New York City.
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In a world where information — both real and fake — spreads quickly, our guest says one thing is certain in the time of the novel coronavirus pandemic: We are all science communicators now. But how do you make sure that you’re sharing accurate information?

Kerri Miller talked with a science communicator about how to discuss complicated science, debunk disinformation, cut through fear and help people learn.

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