Communicating about science-related issues such as climate change, evolution or the obesity crisis can quickly become political and controversial. This event, part of the National Academy of Sciences’ Sackler Colloquium series, examines some of the latest social science research on communication and its implications for governance, policy, and public engagement. Registration is full, but the event will be video webcast live 8:45 a.m.-5:15 p.m. EDT on Sept 23 and 8:45 a.m.-5:30 p.m. on Sept. 24. See the complete agenda and register for the webcast.
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