Navigating Controversial Topics in Science Communication
Quote from Aliz Gyori on December 12, 2025, 11:00 amSome scientific topics, like vaccines, climate change etc. are widely validated by research, yet they can still spark heated debates or strong opinions in today’s society. In this topic, we invite mentors and communicators to share experiences, strategies, and reflections on addressing these topics with a wide audience. How do you communicate science effectively when public perceptions, misinformation, or emotional responses make a topic seem controversial? What approaches help build understanding and trust without compromising scientific accuracy? Share examples, lessons learned, or questions you’ve encountered in your own outreach work.
Some scientific topics, like vaccines, climate change etc. are widely validated by research, yet they can still spark heated debates or strong opinions in today’s society. In this topic, we invite mentors and communicators to share experiences, strategies, and reflections on addressing these topics with a wide audience. How do you communicate science effectively when public perceptions, misinformation, or emotional responses make a topic seem controversial? What approaches help build understanding and trust without compromising scientific accuracy? Share examples, lessons learned, or questions you’ve encountered in your own outreach work.