Can hype be a force for good?

This project investigates how hype is used to communicate science and the impact of hype on trust and engagement.

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This project investigates how hype is used to communicate science and the impact of hype on trust and engagement.

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Supervisor

Headshot of Professor Joan Leach in a black sweater and a black backdrop.

Studies how knowledge travels and sci-comm benefits society. Focuses on quantum debates, cultural astronomy, synbio, and plant science, exploring ethics and models for positive social-technical change.

Associate Professor Merryn McKinnon

Studies science-public relations in media/health, focusing on gender, equity, and intersectionality in science communication.

Headshot of Professor Sujatha Raman

Studies how science, tech, and environment intersect with society. They focus on energy transitions, antimicrobial resistance, planetary futures, and socio-technical methods for equitable sustainability and public good.