Systemic Racism in Science Communication

The importance of increasing public understanding of scientific issues, like the environment and health, is rising, especially in our most vulnerable communities. As a result, scientists are learning the importance of making their work more accessible. But first, we must confront the inequities embedded within the systems that we exist in. This lecture explores how systemic racism shapes who is heard, who is represented, and who benefits from science communication. We’ll discuss strategies for building equity into your science communication efforts - from choosing inclusive language to partnering with underrepresented communities and elevating historically marginalized voices.

Part of Summer SciComm Series (see weblink for additional information on the series and other events this week).