The University of Waterloo’s TRuST network, an interdisciplinary project investigating the importance of building trust in scientific and technological research, is pleased to welcome its inaugural postdoctoral scholar Dr. Paula Catalina Sanchez Nuñez de Villavicencio.
The Faculty of Science Foundation presents:
Tim Caulfield
Professor of Health Law and Science Policy | Bestselling Author
The spread of misinformation seems to intensify with each passing week. Indeed, it is a defining characteristic of our time! And research tells us that misinformation is doing tangible harm — to public health, mental health, public discourse, personal relationships, and public trust. How did we get here, why do people believe, and what can we do about it?
In this presentation Professor Timothy Caulfield explores what the most recent evidence tells us about the nature and source of the current infodemic. He will also provide science-informed recommendations about how best to engage individuals and communities.
This opinion piece by Dr. Mary Wells, dean of Waterloo Engineering Dr. Donna Strickland, a professor in the department of Physics and Astronomy and Dr. Ashley Rose Mehlenbacher, an associate professor in the English Language and Literature department, appeared in the Hill Times, a popular news source for Canadian politics and government news.
The Faculty of Arts is pleased to welcome two new postdoctoral fellows, who have joined the Provost’s Program for Interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Scholars: Dr. Geneva Smith who began in her role on July 1, 2024, and Dr. Paula Catalina Sanchez Nuñez de Villavicencio who will begin on August 1, 2024.
To preserve trust in science in the age of AI, it is essential to prioritize transparency, ethical standards, and rigorous peer review. Scientists and AI developers should clearly communicate their methodologies, data sources, and potential biases to the public. Establishing and adhering to strict ethical guidelines ensures that AI applications are used responsibly and for the public good.
TRuST lecture convenes experts to discuss disinformation's threat to democracy and how to preserve democratic values.
This opinion piece by Dr. Mary Wells, dean of Waterloo Engineering, and Dr. Ashley Rose Mehlenbacher, an associate professor in the English Language and Literature department, appeared in the Hill Times, a popular news source for Canadian politics and government news.
This report summarizes existing surveys and research on trust in Canada.
The fundamental structure of society is being influenced by five factors: rising inequality, polarization of media and politics, increasing displacement of technology, increasing displacement from trade, and geopolitical instability. In this episode, Dominic Barton discusses what’s at stake if we don’t respond thoughtfully and inclusively.