First-Year Seminars 110SC - Science in the Media

Popular coverage of science ranges in depth and accuracy, and many scientists do not see the importance of communicating their work, or their excitement, to the general public. Scientific breakthroughs contribute to everyone's quality of life, but the process is poorly understood by many, leading to misunderstandings and misgivings that can affect public policy. This course will look at newsworthy results from current scientific research, exploring topics to better understand the science, ideas such as scientific consensus and repeatability, and examining the tension that may exist between the scientists and the public. Topics will be pulled largely from the physical sciences. 

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