Your New Guides to Understanding and Asking for Evidence Webinar
Evidence Matters aims to place evidence at the heart of navigating everyday life. Our resources seek to empower you to effectively use evidence to inform your decisions and to hold individuals and organizations accountable for the claims they make. Join us as we set the stage for our month-long campaign and walk through our three new guides titled, A Guide to Asking for Evidence, A Guide to Understanding Evidence, and our Companion Guide: Understanding Scientific Studies.
Speakers
Vanessa Sung
Interim Executive Director at Evidence for Democracy
Vanessa Sung is the Interim Executive Director at Evidence for Democracy. After completing her PhD in Biochemistry at McGill University, she joined the Office of the Chief Science Advisor of Canada as a policy advisor, where her efforts were focused on strengthening connections between the science, policy, and political communities. As a graduate student, Vanessa was Co-President and member of the Board of Directors at Science & Policy Exchange, a student-led non-profit that facilitates multisectoral dialogue and empowers the student voice in diverse science policy issues. Vanessa is an enthusiastic advocate for increased community and civic engagement from scientists, and is dedicated to creating positive impact at the intersection of science, public policy, and social justice.
Vanessa Sung is the Interim Executive Director at Evidence for Democracy. After completing her PhD in Biochemistry at McGill University, she joined the Office of the Chief Science Advisor of Canada as a policy advisor, where her efforts were focused on strengthening connections between the science, policy, and political communities. As a graduate student, Vanessa was Co-President and member of the Board of Directors at Science & Policy Exchange, a student-led non-profit that facilitates multisectoral dialogue and empowers the student voice in diverse science policy issues. Vanessa is an enthusiastic advocate for increased community and civic engagement from scientists, and is dedicated to creating positive impact at the intersection of science, public policy, and social justice.
Caitlin Fowler
Senior Research Associate, Evidence for Democracy
Caitlin Fowler is a Senior Research Associate at Evidence for Democracy (E4D). As a scientist by training, with a PhD in Biological and Biomedical Engineering from McGill University, Caitlin is passionate about the use of evidence to inform policy decisions, as well as making research accessible and engaging for the public. During graduate school, Caitlin was involved in science communication initiatives through Pint of Science and Useful Science, and also worked as a grant coordinator and writer for Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada. She has previously written about the transparency of evidence in government policy and the need for science policy training for researchers in outlets such as University Affairs and The National Observer.
Caitlin Fowler is a Senior Research Associate at Evidence for Democracy (E4D). As a scientist by training, with a PhD in Biological and Biomedical Engineering from McGill University, Caitlin is passionate about the use of evidence to inform policy decisions, as well as making research accessible and engaging for the public. During graduate school, Caitlin was involved in science communication initiatives through Pint of Science and Useful Science, and also worked as a grant coordinator and writer for Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada. She has previously written about the transparency of evidence in government policy and the need for science policy training for researchers in outlets such as University Affairs and The National Observer.
