Thu, September 23, 2021 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM See description. This event for Science Literacy Week will be held online using Zoom.
Have you ever shaken your head at your uncle during Thanksgiving, wondering how on earth he could support an idea that you stand firmly against? The past year has demonstrated that even science information can be highly polarized, leading us to demonize people who hold a different opinion. In this era of media overload, it can be difficult to tell quality from crap. In this session, we will work through some controversial science topics from different perspectives, ask critical questions about where our opinions come from, and consider what motivates us to believe one source of information over another. We will also share a list of our top 10 questions to ask yourself when reading science media. Fun for students and uncles everywhere!
This session will cover:
Hands-on critical analysis of controversial science topics
Discussing how our biases may influence the way we read science media
Developoing a strategy to critically evaluate science media