Scientific Literacy 101

This course aims to provide a beginner-friendly crash course on the scientific system, focusing on topics such as the scientific method, career paths in science, scientific publishing, reproducibility crisis, and addressing issues like bias and lack of diversity in science. The goal is to help the audience develop scientific literacy, understand the inner workings of science, and critically assess communication from researchers, institutions, and PR companies. The teaching method involves a talk by an experienced science communicator with a background in molecular biology research. The intended audience includes individuals interested in gaining a systemic understanding of academia and improving their ability to interpret and analyze scientific information.