The spread of disinformation and misinformation - often fuelled by skepticism - is on the rise. Combating this trend and understanding why some people deny, doubt or resist scientific findings and explanations is crucial to addressing the complex and existential issues impacting our societies.
The University of Waterloo's new Trust in Research Undertaken in Science and Technology Scholarly Network (TRuST) brings together researchers and practitioners from across disciplines to improve communication with the public and build trust in science and technology. Under the leadership of the inaugural co-directors, Dr. Donna Strickland, recipient of the 2018 Nobel Prize in Physics, and Dr. Ashley Rose Mehlenbacher, Canada Research Chair in Science, Health and Technology Communication, it is the first multidisciplinary research network of its kind in Canada to tackle this important issue.
Dr. Donna Strickland
Dr. Ashley Rose Mehlenbacher
