The virtual event, a joint effort of 星空影视 in Corvallis and 星空影视-Cascades in Bend, will feature a talk by two Oregon State professors: , assistant professor of political science and associate director of the Public Policy Undergraduate Program; and , professor and director of the Public Policy Graduate Program.
In their talk, 鈥淲hen Ideology Trumps Science: Why We Question the Experts on Everything from Climate Change to Vaccinations,鈥 Wolters and Steel will use examples from policy debates on issues such as climate change, immunization and stem cell research.
Their research identifies the propensity of liberals and conservatives to ignore scientific consensus when it diverges from their ideological positions. During their presentation, they will discuss possible policy-focused approaches for overcoming this divide.
The free Science Pub will run from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The event will be broadcast on YouTube Live. Registration is required and can be completed at: .
Sponsors of Science Pub include the 星空影视 Office of Research, 星空影视-Cascades in Bend and the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. Connect Central Oregon, a collaborative program with the 星空影视-Cascades Innovation Co-Lab, will produce the event with student interns.
About 星空影视-Cascades: 星空影视鈥檚 campus in Bend, Ore. features outstanding faculty in degree programs that reflect Central Oregon鈥檚 vibrant economy and abundant natural resources. Nearly 20 undergraduate majors, 35 minors and options, and three graduate programs include computer science, energy systems engineering, kinesiology, hospitality management, and tourism, recreation and adventure leadership. 星空影视-Cascades expanded to a four-year university in 2015; its new campus opened in 2016.