Panel: Effective Science Communication

Description

In a time of growing mistrust of science, what are the most effective ways to communicate science to the public? Panelists will share their insights into what works.

Topics will include:

• how to speak to a general audience and drop the jargon
• how to pitch ideas to biotech entrepreneurs
• how to increase the accessibility of health websites and apps by optimizing user interface/user experience

The panel will take place at the Baltimore Underground Science Space followed by drinks and conversation at Old Line Distillery.

Speakers will include:

• Dr. Damilola Akinmade, a UI/UX research and design fellow at the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Division of Digital and Online Communication
• Sara Lupolt, MPH, a doctoral candidate of Environmental Health and Engineering at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
• Dr. Nick Puts, an assistant professor of Radiology and Radiological Science and the postdoctoral program director in Radiology at Johns Hopkins University
• Dr. Linda Saffer, a consultant and former program manager at the Maryland Technology Development Corporation

Learn more about the event online. This event is sponsored by the Hopkins Biotech Network Affinity Group.