CE: Communicating Science in the Misinformation Era
Communicating Science in the Misinformation Era
May 11, 2022 | 12:30pm – 1:30pm (Central Time)
The evolution of the internet and social media has allowed consumers to filter what information they receive to best align with their personalized interests. While this customized user experience may seem appealing at first glance, it has fostered the development of echo chambers. Within these echo chambers, people’s beliefs are reinforced regardless of whether or not those beliefs are rooted in science. Because these echo chambers limit people’s exposure to opposing ideas, they allow for the proliferation of misinformation to be spread online. This talk will explore the challenges and opportunities related to communicating science in this misinformation era.
Presenter: Dr. Taylor Ruth, Assistant Professor, University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Education is an essential part of conservation. Understanding how people learn and what motivates conservation-based behavior changes are complex subjects that span across many scientific disciplines. This free virtual series dives into the science behind educational efforts and practices by learning from experts on a variety of science and educational topics. For questions about the series, contact Amber Schiltz, Wildlife Education Program Manager at amber.schiltz@nebraska.gov
