Kasisomayajula Viswanath, Chair of the NASEM Consensus Study Committee on Understanding and Addressing Science Misinformation

Dr. Viswanath’s talk will explore the nature and scope of misinformation about science and impacts, especially on marginalized communities. Drawing on his leadership of the NASEM Consensus Study Committee on Understanding and Addressing Science Misinformation and his extensive research on health communication, Dr. Viswanath will connect trust in science with public health policy and practice and review solutions to combat misinformation.

This is a hybrid event and will be offered in person in the Nexus as well as online.

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* Transcript will be viewable on the webcast or will be accessible for individual viewing on your own device.