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October 28

Communicating science to a skeptical public: A conversation with “Your Local Epidemiologist” Katelyn Jetelina

Location
Kresge Building

Time

1:00 pm 1:30 pm

Event Type

A Dr. Lawrence H. and Roberta Cohn Forum

Presented jointly with the Harvard T.H Chan School of Public Health Center for Health Communication

Launched as a “direct line” to accessible information during the COVID-19 pandemic, the newsletter “Your Local Epidemiologist” has blossomed into a trusted, wide-ranging science source to more than 250,000 followers. In this event, the newsletter’s founder, epidemiologist and data scientist Katelyn Jetelina, will speak about how public health leaders can cut through misinformation and partisanship with effective, empathetic communication.

Register for free to submit your questions.

An on-demand video will be posted after the event.

SPEAKER

Katelyn Jetelina, Publisher of Your Local Epidemiologist

MODERATOR

Amanda Yarnell, Senior Director, Center for Health Communication, and Lecturer, Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health