Science Communication: Trustworthy Information in Digital World

In a world of information overload, how does one find reliable information? Science is supposed to be the answer to our society's complicated challenges. However, as the Covid-19 pandemic highlighted, not understanding what is fake news, misinformation or what is fact may lead to widespread public mistrust, or turn science into fuel for conspiracy theories or propaganda. Scientific findings are prone to change, making it difficult to effectively communicate them to the public. This fosters broad

• Learn best practices for effective science communication
• Understand approaches of stakeholders like policymakers, scientists, and journalists
• Analyze pros and cons of communicating science in digital media for public trust
• Develop practical skills to evaluate digital media information