Down the Rabbit Hole: Scientists' real-life adventures in misinformation and social media during the COVID-19 pandemic

A virologist, a psychologist and a molecular biologist walk into a bar...This free CIHR Café Scientifique public event features three health researchers active in public education and health policy during the COVID-19 pandemic. On Tuesday, October 17 at 7:30 PM (SK), join us live in-person or on Zoom to hear scientists' personal stories about their (mis)adventures promoting accurate public health information on social media, consulting with news media and health policy makes, and discovering the best strategies for spotting and defeating "fake news". This panel discussion will be followed by a Q&A session with our guest researchers Dr. Angela Rasmussen (VIDO, USask), Dr. Gordon Pennycook (URegina/Itahaca Univ) and Dr. Kyle Anderson (College of Medicine, USask). *Everyone* is welcome, from anywhere, at this hybrid Café Sci event! Register for FREE at Eventbrite, which includes a ticket for a complimentary non-alcoholic beverage (cash bar also available). The in-person event happens at Saskatoon's Underground Café (430 20th St. W.), which is actually ground level and fully accessible to those who use mobility aids. The Zoom broadcast will be close captioned. Details also available on https://www.facebook.com/CafeSciSaskatoon.