Featuring: 

Josh Rosenau - NCSE; Robyn Wilson - The Ohio State University; James Hughes - Emory University; Tara C. Smith - University of Iowa

Science denial is prominent in many areas of expertise. When individuals deny health and medical information, consequences can be serious. Anti-vaccination sentiment has increased and led to outbreaks of preventable disease. In this session, attendees will learn how to communicate risk effectively to the general public; to understand why individuals do not accept scientific evidence; and to work with physicians to facilitate increased understanding.