Lowell Lecture
Science & Reproductive Rights: How Combatting Misinformation and Improving Scientific Literacy Empowers the Fight for Reproductive Justice
Date & Time
March 27, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Location
Suffolk University - Sargent Hall
Fifth Floor Commons
120 Tremont Street Boston, MA 02108
Driving Directions
Speaker(s)
Andrea Love, PhD Dr. Love is an immunologist and microbiologist with over a decade of experience in basic sciences, translational medicine, and clinical research. Dr. Love is the founder of Immunologic, a science and health education organization and newsletter geared toward addressing misinformation and misconceptions about scientific topics that are relevant to the general public. She has been a guest on numerous news programs, podcasts, and more to promote health literacy and debunk pseudoscience.
Patricia Hogan, PhD Dr. Hogan is an Associate Professor Emerita of Environmental Science and Chemistry at Suffolk University, and an affiliate of the Women’s & Gender Studies Program. Dr. Hogan has been involved in developing experiential learning programs for students that emphasize both scientific literacy and social responsibility, as science plays an important role in both identifying and addressing social inequities.
Presenting Organization
Ford Hall Forum at Suffolk University
Topics
Contact
Susan H. Spurlock (sspurlock@suffolk.edu, 617 504-7297)
Please join us for a conversation with Dr. Andrea Love about scientific literacy, reproductive rights, maternal heath, and the dangers of misinformation. We will discuss the value of science, and how science communication can empower the fight for reproductive rights by providing clear, evidencebased information that dispels myths, informs policy, and supports public understanding of reproductive health and autonomy. While primarily focused on reproductive rights, this discussion will also examine how science can address social inequities more broadly.