Science Communication Student Seeks Discomfort, Finds Adventure
Eden McCall, a journalism and spatial data science major, channels her curiosity into science communication projects like interpretive mapping and researching endangered frogs.
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SOJC Research: People Want to Choose Vaccine Brand
The “pleasure of choice” may be a simple, though partial, solution to increasing vaccine rates for diseases like COVID-19, said Ellen Peters, director of the SOJC's Center for Science Communication Research.
Rising: Saving the world with science communication
Rising is a UO organization that aims to get students to take small steps to mitigate climate change through clear science communication.
Wildfire smoke warnings inadequate, SOJC study finds
Public health agencies often don't warn people about smoky air until it has already swept in, according to a study by researchers from the SOJC published in the journal BMC Public Health.
SOJC research: Social media can aid melanoma detection
Social media can improve people’s ability to identify early warning signs of melanoma, according to a new study by SOJC researchers and colleagues.
Video: Best practices for wildfire warnings
A recent study by researchers from the UO Center for Science Communication found that warnings about wildfire smoke have generally been reactive. In response, they've created a list of best practices for government agencies in Oregon and Washington when communicating about wildfires.
Harvard climate change and health expert to explore storytelling as a climate change solution
Harvard climate change and health expert to discuss storytelling as a climate change solution at UO School of Journalism and Communication’s Johnston Lecture.