Science is easier than trust

Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic have spent the last 15 months sharing science-backed info with their 100,000 followers. They have some advice for how to get us through this next wave. By Roxanne Patel ShepalavyThe Philadelphia CitizenAugust 12, 2021 …

Wisconsin Public Radio: Understanding the Delta Variant

By Colleen LeahyWisconsin Public RadioJune 25, 2021 The Delta variant of the coronavirus is likely to dominate in the U.S. within weeks. The Delta variant is more contagious than other versions of the virus, and may be more likely to …

First 12 year old vaccinated at UWM’s vaccine clinic

With the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now recommending the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for 12-15 year olds, the vaccine clinic at UWM delivered its first vaccine to a person in this age group on Thursday, May 13. …

A social approach to fighting COVID-19 misinformation

By Laura OttoUWM ResearchFebruary 8, 2021 Growing up, Amanda Simanek saw how friends and family sought out her father, an automotive mechanic, for trusted advice on car repairs. Years later, she’s tapping into trust as a way to fight misinformation in the …