• Scientific communications to the public during a pandemic and beyond

      Date: May 29th, 2023

      Time: 10:30 am PST

      Speaker: Dr. Bonnie Henry, Province of British Columbia, Victoria BC

      Objectives:

      Dr. Henry will discuss communicating scientific and technical information to the public or layperson in a way for them to understand and to accept the information; addressing differing sources of information (example social media) that may give the average person less credence in what scientists or public health experts advise; and addressing the need for quick change and science as iterative, how to communicate this aspect so that the messaging and respect for scientists is not decreased.