Rebuttal to Frank Shallenberg "dissertation" circulating on Facebook
I refuse to link to the 14 point post, but I have no issue refuting here. First, always check your sources. Frank Shallenberg has twice...
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While doing science communication online, I've recognized a need for resources to help people build their scientific literacy and to help understand the scientific process. I hope to cover both within different blog posts and will additionally cover common misinformation that needs more than an Instagram post or Tweet for the full story.
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All your COVID vaccine questions....
A few disclaimers 1. This document is fluid. I will continue to update as new questions and new data arise. 2. While blogs aren't always...
All about vaccines
Checkout this episode of The Health Investment Podcast where I chat all common vaccine questions! https://thehealthinvestment.com/vaccine...
Understanding the different types of scientific studies
Let’s talk about evidence and scientific studies.. Evidence- or data- is only as good as the study that the data is from. Some studies...
MYTH: All the hydroxychloroquine hype
Oh man, I have a lot to say about hydroxychloroquine (HCQ). I thought this had died, but with a new viral video, I feel like we’re back...
Understanding scientific papers- the audience and what's inside!
With the huge rush to understand COVID-19, develop a vaccine, and develop therapeutics, we've seen a huge rush to publish data within the...
Make it right to admit when you're wrong.
If I could wave a magic wand and change something about the world, I would make it right to admit that sometimes we’re all wrong. Think ...
The science of making fireworks in your kitchen
Our immunology group had students and postdocs make at-home "pantry pull" science demos about a month ago. While they haven't been posted...
The uncomfortable work behind pulling back the curtain of race & white supremacy: Part 2. Your story
I've told you my story. Now let me help you do yours. This work is hard. It’s uncomfortable. It will challenge your view of the world and...
The uncomfortable work behind pulling back the curtain of race and white supremacy: Part 1. My story
This is the shortest version of my story that I can tell, but buckle in, it’s a long ride. Instead of just telling you to confront...
Running list of science communication resources for scientists
Liz Neely: "The Power of Personal Stories about Science" (Sci comm) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1CcFX9YIqQ SCOPE (Science...
Catching bad science communication by scientists and physicians during this pandemic- and always
Have you come across a news story about a local scientist claiming that they’ve found a cure? Or have you come across an interview with a...
The one with #scicomm in the age of COVID-19
Links to all of my Instagram coronavirus posts
Anecdotes (alone) are not evidence
Today I'm expanding on a guest post I did for @scientist_with_a_board on Instagram. You can find it here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CAI...
Shoutout: UW "Calling Bullshit" Course. And Book!
I fully believe in working smarter, not harder, so when there's an incredible source already out there on the internet, I'm going to...
Doing your own research: How to determine the credibility of a source and find accurate information
This is a pretty incredible time to be alive. Because of the internet and the sheer amount of research scientists have accumulated, we...
Comment on: Pseudoscience and COVID-19 — we’ve had enough already (From Nature April 2020)
A comment on the piece by Timothy Caulfield in Nature, April 2020.
The wonderful world of science
Science is a beautiful and complex world. Theories like evolution and gravity explain why animals behave the way they do and how our...
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