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  • Cardboard sign held during a protest march, saying ‘Unvaxxed control group team leader’.
    Research

    Myth‑Busting Misfire: Collateral Damage in mRNA Vaccine Corrections

    ByElien Van Clemen April 22, 2026April 23, 2026

    When health communications can have unintended consequences.

  • A man wears a face mask with the word “Censored” written across it, highlighting the high level of politicization associated with mask wearing and other COVID policies.
    Research

    Retracted: How Politicizers of Science Misinterpret Retractions to Suit Their Own Ends

    ByClark Hickman June 18, 2025June 10, 2025

    Retracting scientific journal articles to prevent the spread of misinformation can backfire without careful science communication.

  • Scrabble pieces spelling “Mental Health Matters” on a granite background.
    Research

    Giving young people a voice in the discourse about mental health during COVID-19 

    ByJulianna Goenaga April 23, 2025March 14, 2025

    Including young people in discussions about mental health is important for open dialogue.

  • Changing COVID vaccine skepticism—one mind at a time
    Research

    Changing COVID vaccine skepticism—one mind at a time

    ByTony Van Witsen September 18, 2023October 18, 2024

    False scientific beliefs are hard to correct. Even when people are exposed to accurate information, their prior beliefs make them resistant

  • Community Engaged Research Partnerships as a SciComm Tool
    Research

    Community Engaged Research Partnerships as a SciComm Tool

    ByAndrea Isabel López July 4, 2023October 19, 2024

    Communication gaps with marginalized audiences can be improved with community-engaged research partnerships and risk communication framework

  • Communicating risky science when the public isn’t inclined to trust
    Research

    Communicating risky science when the public isn’t inclined to trust

    ByTony Van Witsen June 21, 2023October 19, 2024

    How do public health decision makers establish trust in their recommendations when the science isn’t settled?

  • Does “good vibes only” make for effective COVID-19 communication?
    Research

    Does “good vibes only” make for effective COVID-19 communication?

    BySarah Ferguson May 31, 2023October 19, 2024

    Is it better to communicate losses or gains in scicomm? COVID-19 research shows that gain framing may be the better choice.

  • The Adventures of Science Communication: Using comics to engage young audiences
    Research

    The Adventures of Science Communication: Using comics to engage young audiences

    ByCaroline Cencer April 19, 2023October 19, 2024

    Comics are a unique science communication method to engage youth. This study created a set of Covid-19 comics and surveyed students.

  • Scientific jargon – best served with a side of infographics
    Research

    Scientific jargon – best served with a side of infographics

    ByMichael Golden November 20, 2022October 22, 2024

    Finding it difficult to avoid using jargon in your science writing? An infographic will help to effectively communicate your message.

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