Scientific Temper

Mode: Online (both synchronous and asynchronous)

Date: Aug 19-26, 2025

Synchronous sessions: Aug 19, 20, 21, 25, and 26 (via Zoom)

Time: 10am-12pm EST

This course explores the concept of scientific temper—critical thinking, evidence-based reasoning, and skepticism toward misinformation—and its role in the conduct and communication of science, public health, and policy. Through selected readings and case studies, students will build skills to appraise research, navigate uncertainty, counter misinformation, and effectively communicate evidence-based messages to diverse audiences.

Session titles:

1. Philosophy of Science and Scientific Temper

2. Moral Instincts and Values of Scientists

3. Uncertainty, Risk Perception, and the Conduct of Science

4. Politics and the Communication of Science

5. Application: Debate Grounded in the Brokered Dialogue Method

Special Rate Tickets:

We are offering a discounted rate to participants currently living in one of the 77 low and low-middle-income countries, as defined by the World Bank. Please refer to this link for the countries that qualify.

The special rate also applies to Emory affiliates.

Please contact us at scientific.temper@emory.edu for more information about the discount and the registration process.

Registration Confirmation:

Once your payment is received, you will receive a confirmation email that secures your registration for the course. In the event that the workshop is fully booked, we can add your name to a waitlist. Click on 'Add to Waitlist' above or email scientific.temper@emory.edu. If a place becomes available, we will notify you.

Cancellation and Refund Policy:

If the course is cancelled, participants will receive a full refund. If a participant wishes to cancel their ticket, notice of cancellation must be received in writing via email to scientific.temper@emory.edu. If the cancellation is received 14 days or more prior to the start of the workshop, a full refund of the registration fee, less an administration charge, will be given. If the cancellation is less than 14 days prior to the workshop start date, no refund will be given. No refund will be given for participant's internet connectivity/bandwidth issues during the workshop.

Have questions? Email us at scientific.temper@emory.edu