Debunking Friday: You don’t actually use only 10% of your brain. That’s a myth. You use all of it, just not all at once (kind of like my Civic’s dashboard lights). Science literacy: cleaning the windshield of the mind. 🧠🧽
#ScienceLiteracy #BrainMyths #WritingCommunity #86Civic

Science literacy isn't just about facts; it's a lens. My 1986 Honda Civic is a masterclass in mechanical resilience and questionable physics. Follow for deep dives into data, logic, and the delightfully absurd. 🔬🚗 #ScienceLiteracy #WritingCommunity

I scored 100% on the COVID Competency Exam. How did you do?: seanmullen.com/covidcompete... #COVIDCompetency #ScienceLiteracy

Yet another (quantitative) reason why MAGA world doesn’t overlap with mine (reality-based world).

I scored 0% on the COVID Competency Exam and earned the title: "Test Taker"! Test your knowledge: seanmullen.com/covidcompete... #COVIDCompetency #ScienceLiteracy

Yet another indicator of why MAGA ain’t welcome here.

Dr. Frederic Bertley, Ph.D. - Cultivating Curiosity: How Science Literacy Shapes Our Future YouTube video by Progress, Potential, and Possibilities

Cultivating Curiosity: How Science Literacy Shapes Our Future - Dr. Frederic "Dr. B" Bertley Ph.D. - President & CEO: COSI joins me on Progress, Potential, And Possibilities #FutureOfLearning #ScienceLiteracy #STEMForAll #PublicScience #LearningForLife - www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gN0...

Help Raise Science Literacy Our Society is offering in-house training, most Fridays through May 29, for improving science communication and science literacy in non-academic settings. Learn how to design and deliver evidence-base...

Help raise science literacy in our community.

Hands-on science literacy this winter & spring. Support curiosity, critical thinking, and confidence w/science.

>> Fridays, 2–5 pm
>> Jan 23–May 29
>> Teaneck, NJ

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#ScienceLiteracy #LifelongLearning #joinordie

Topics May Include: Defining antiscience and distinguishing it from reasonable scientific skepticism Historical and global perspectives on antiscience movements and their public health impacts Social, political, cultural, and structural drivers of antiscience beliefs Mechanisms of antiscience messaging, misinformation, and digital dissemination Impacts of antiscience beliefs, policies, and programs on population health outcomes Differential effects of antiscience on specific communities or subpopulations Strategies to counter antiscience movements, including communication and policy approaches Effects of antiscience on public health professionals, researchers, and institutions

They're also calling for papers on the global antiscience sentiment. Deadline for this one is April 1st.

#Misinformation #ScienceLiteracy #SciComm #StandUpForScience

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What is Scientific Literacy? Let's Level Set on What It is and Why It Matters

"You may know the science and terminology better than me, but you know I'm right!" A real quote that shows why #ScienceLiteracy is important #ScientificallyLiterate #Science substack.com/@scientifica...

5 Strategies To Navigate Science Literacy In The Digital Age Science literacy is a crucial skill for modern students. It equips them with the knowledge to critically evaluate information, understand scientific concepts, and make informed decisions in a rapid…

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#ScienceLiteracy #stemeducation #criticalthinking #ScienceForAll #EducationalVideos #ScienceAwareness #EmpowerThroughScience #learnscience #ScienceMatters #YouthInScience #literacy #digitalage

I'm so excited Mud to the Rescue! is on this list of Outstanding Science Trade Books by the National Science Teaching Association! What an honor! #nonfiction #STEM #kidlit 📚 #K12Reading #ScienceLiteracy @weboflifebooks.bsky.social @greatdoglit.bsky.social Full list at: www.nsta.org/outstanding-...

A common critique focused on science journalism overstating findings. Users advocated for direct access to research papers to avoid misinterpretation, emphasizing the need for scientific depth beyond headlines. #ScienceLiteracy 6/6

From Clickbait to Credibility A Guide to Smarter Information Choices

If today’s #health and #science news feels more like reality TV than a source of actionable, data-driven insight, this #Substack is for you!
#ScienceLiteracy #MediaLiteracy #EpiSky

ICYMI - Check out Emma Hak-Kovacs' article on how academic librarians can support science literacy in undergraduate students.

ojs.library.dal.ca/djim/article...

#ScienceLiteracy #AcademicLibraries #HigherEd #Dalhousie #ICYMI

💡New DJIM article: Cultivating a Science Literate Society 💡

Emma Hak-Kovacs explores how academic librarians can help undergrads use scientific information effectively.

Read here: ojs.library.dal.ca/djim/article...

#ScienceLiteracy #InformationLiteracy #AcademicLibraries #HigherEd

The Secret Language of Scientists: Find Out What Your Measurements Really Mean! – 科学のネタ帳

Numbers don’t lie—but do you know what they’re really saying? Decode the hidden meanings behind scientific measurements! 📏
phys-edu.net/wp/?p=53859&...
#DataDecoded #ScienceLiteracy

Fun Covid exam, thank you Sean Mullen. (I scored 100%, (honest!) but the sharing link seems to be broken.

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I scored 96% on the COVID Competency Exam and earned the title: "Science Defender"!

Test your knowledge:

https://seanmullen.com/covidcompetencyexam/

#COVIDCompetency #ScienceLiteracy

But be warned, if you click share results it opens Twitter!?

Wow a few of these were a little tricky. I'm surprised I got a perfect score.

I scored 100% on the COVID Competency Exam and earned the title: 😷 Epidemiologist's Nightmare!

Test your knowledge: seanmullen.com/covidcompete... #COVIDCompetency #ScienceLiteracy

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18 von 20 Fragen richtig, 92%, und wenn man es teilen will, wird man zu x weitergeleitet mit diesem Text:
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I scored 100% on the COVID Competency Exam. Test your knowledge: seanmullen.com/covidcompete... #COVIDCompetency #ScienceLiteracy

I scored 100% on the COVID Competency Exam and earned the title: "Epidemiologist Nightmare" 😂! Test your knowledge: seanmullen.com/covidcompete... #COVIDCompetency #ScienceLiteracy

gah i’m tired and i misread PCR as RAT and got a question wrong.

can’t wait till the full assessment is available, will definitely want to try it! #COVIDCompetency #ScienceLiteracy

I scored 100% on COVID Competency Exam and earned the title: "Epidemiologist's Nightmare
Perfect score! You're so well-informed, conspiracy theorists actively avoid you at parties."! Test your knowledge: seanmullen.com/covidcompete... #COVIDCompetency #ScienceLiteracy seanmullen.com/covidcompete...

The thread underscored that complex health issues like heart disease rarely have single causes. It's crucial to differentiate correlation from causation & focus on well-established risk factors for effective prevention. Always consult medical professionals. #ScienceLiteracy 6/6

Exam Complete! 100% You got 20 out of 20 questions correct (Weighted score: 27.2/27.2) 😷 Epidemiologist's Nightmare Perfect score! You're so well-informed, conspiracy theorists actively avoid you at parties.

I scored 100% on the COVID Competency Exam and earned the title: "Epidemiologist's Nightmare"!

Test your knowledge:
https://seanmullen.com/covidcompetencyexam/

#COVIDCompetency #ScienceLiteracy https://seanmullen.com/covidcompetencyexam/

Screenshot of the exam result like in the text.

Hurray!
I scored 90% on the COVID Competency Exam and earned the title: "Fact-Check Champion"!
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Test your knowledge: https://seanmullen.com/covidcompetencyexam/ #COVIDCompetency #ScienceLiteracy https://seanmullen.com/covidcompetencyexam/

I scored 100% on the COVID Competency Exam and earned the title: "Test Taker"! Test your knowledge:

#SARSCoV2
#COVID19

#COVIDCompetency #ScienceLiteracy

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I scored 100% on the COVID Competency Exam and earned the title: "Test Taker"! Test your knowledge: seanmullen.com/covidcompete... #COVIDCompetency #ScienceLiteracy

Now - do I take the bog long exam quit while I'm ahead? Hmm