Katie Thorp

Gator Grad 2019 | Environmental Engineer | Fulbright Scholar | TU Delft Master Student

[Katie Thorp @KtThorp]

This sounds like a great opportunity for science journalists to gain practical skills! I suggest that the #TUSciJo20 students check it out
https://t.co/n6gFOCtp6D

[Katie Thorp @KtThorp]

"How can Judge Coney Barrett rule on pending issues of climate change liability, regulation, finance, mitigation, equity, justice, and accountability if she fails to accept even the underlying premise of global warming?"
https://t.co/cHdEo43rJH
#TUSciJo20

[Katie Thorp @KtThorp]

When combining education, entertainment and relevance, I think Last Week Tonight is an excellent example of where science journalism can go in order to reach broad audiences who may not otherwise pay attention
https://t.co/w52YUG87rY
#TUSciJo20

[Katie Thorp @KtThorp]

@RoyMeijer I agree this poses a significant problem. recently this exact issue occurred when a prominent US public health official's words were used out of context
https://t.co/UTZo6UH1Yw

[Katie Thorp @KtThorp]

Usually fact checks for US political events occur after the event has happened. This poses a challenge to dissemination of truth if the public needs to tune into two separate events to learn the truth. Should political debates be fact checked live on air? #TUSciJo20

[American Bridge 21st Century @American_Bridge]

Every word of this.
#TrumpTownHall

[Katie Thorp @KtThorp]

@RoyMeijer this is a good point- most of the disinformation is repeated and predictable so it would be possible to do a pre-event fact check

[Katie Thorp @KtThorp]

Would a government funded science communication department be beneficial if public trust in science is in doubt?
https://t.co/WRvjTRrlSB

[Katie Thorp @KtThorp]

@JoostWendling @JMongeroth I second that this is a great podcast! I recommend reading the book as well 👍

[Katie Thorp @KtThorp]

@JoostWendling @sciencevs recently, I found the corona virus episodes very helpful to get accurate information without a spin. but I really like all the episodes on health- they help to make sense of all these "fad" diets out there

[Katie Thorp @KtThorp]

Are documentaries the future of environmental science journalism? These pieces have the power to be viewed by anyone with a Netflix account and the potential to stir global conversations about green policy. What are your thoughts? #TUSciJo20
https://t.co/LaFoI3UIk3

[Katie Thorp @KtThorp]

#TUSciJo20 Pending an announcement regarding funding source, this is an interesting proposal to formalize science communication between scientists, the media, and the public https://t.co/9OeLMYmXUF