Don’t let faith be a barrier to SciComm!
More than 7 in 10 U.S. adults claim a religious affiliation. In STEM fields however, faith is often thought to be a source of tension. The U.S. public views scientists as mostly trustworthy in their areas of expertise, but also as hostile or indifferent to faith. Additionally, many scientists of faith are quiet about their religious identity, fearing derision or discrimination. Our workshop highlights faith as an important aspect of identity that should be specifically considered in science engagement.
Join us to learn:
Last, participants do a small-group exercise on how to respond to a challenging question or scenario, and then come back to the larger group to discuss their approaches.
To ensure participants feel free to openly participate in the discussions of potentially sensitive subject matter, this workshop will NOT be recorded.
Key Learning Objectives
Discover why culture, worldview, and identity - including faith - are important in science communication and engagement.
Who Should Register?
Anyone who wants to learn about respectfully and effectively engaging with people of faith.
Instructor
Rachel Kline
Rachel Kline (she/her) is a science communicator with a lifelong passion for science and understanding. With a background in pharmacology and project management, her work with DoSER promotes broader inclusion in science spaces and helps reshape views on the intersections of science, ethics, and religion. She has been giving workshops since she joined DoSER in 2019. Rachel’s science engagement approach is practical and compassionate, focused on how science impacts people’s lives. Check out DoSER's fantastic resources at ScienceReligionDialogue.org!
The Association of Science Communicators is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization registered in Washington State, U.S.A. (EIN 82-2076772)
