Understanding the Divide: How Science Influencers Shape Science Perceptions
Science influencers rely on identity language to nurture their communities. But this language inadvertently polarizes science.
Andrea Isabel López
Andrea Isabel López (she/her/ella) is a public health researcher/practitioner and a science communicator. As a SciCommBites Author Andrea explores science communication efforts focused on Latine and conservative audiences.
Andrea is a Civic Science Fellow with Ciencia Puerto Rico where she is developing a reflexivity workbook and workshops to train science communicators to practice more inclusive and humble science communication.
On her free time you can her find her running and drinking black coffee.-
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We could all do with a little reflexivity
Reflexivity refers to the examination of our identities, beliefs, and biases and how they influence what we do or think in a situation.
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Science Communication for Republicans and Evangelicals – Where do we even start?
This study identifies Republicans and Evangelicals as two groups who are likely to view scientists as a threat.
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Community Engaged Research Partnerships as a SciComm Tool
Communication gaps with marginalized audiences can be improved with community-engaged research partnerships and risk communication framework
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Stop, listen, and reflect: How to incorporate reflection in your science communication
Stop, listen, and reflect: How to incorporate reflection in your science communication
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Science Talk 2023 Coverage Part 2
Continued coverage of the SciTalk 2023 conference including a workshop, panel, and short talks.
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Are we really being inclusive by using Latinx?
Should scicommers use Hispanic, Latinx, or Latino? There is no clear cut answer. A Pew Research Center Report breaks down this debate.
