Dr. Gary Ferguson will be a panelist on a webinar Tuesday, Oct. 17, from 8:00-9:45 a.m. PDT, titled, “Exploring Principles and Practices for Ethical Science Communication within Community Engagement.”

The webinar, hosted by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s Standing Committee on Advancing Science Communication, will share insights on principles and practices for ethical science communication when engaging communities.

Featured discussions will address:

• What are principles and core elements of ethical and effective science communication and engagement in the context of community engagement?
• What are the broader contexts and factors that shape community-engaged science communication?
• What do we mean by trust and trustworthiness, and what are practices for earning trust and ensuring mutual benefit?
• What are important ethical issues to consider in this work?

Confirmed Panelists:

• Holley Wilkin, Georgia State University
• Julie Lucero, University of Utah
• Gary Ferguson, Washington State University
• Bobby Wilson, Metro Atlanta Urban Farm