The Kelp lab focuses on science communication, with research in the field of science communication education as well as in health communication about infectious diseases. With both groups of projects, we are focused on inclusive science communication and promoting effective and equitable collaborations between groups.
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Investigation of Best Practices for Communication of Scientific Uncertainty
In collaboration with communication researchers and science education researchers, the Kelp lab is analyzing how scientists and STEM students communicate about scientific uncertainty and how diverse audiences respond, especially during emerging infectious diseases.
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Development of science communication educational activities for diverse students
The Kelp lab is creating educational activities for students at K-12 and higher education levels to learn how to communicate about complex socioscientific issues, with a focus on inclusive science communication. This includes collaborations with instructors across campus, CSU Extension, WiSCI Network, and Poudre School District, and funding from NSF.
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Community-engaged education to address misinformation around pandemic disease
In collaboration with Ashley Anderson in Journalism & Media Communication and other groups, the Kelp lab is engaging with diverse students and community members to understand and address the spread of scientific misinformation.
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Improving Health Communication regarding Vector-Borne Diseases
The Kelp lab is collaborating with diverse vector-borne disease researchers to analyze and improve best practices in health communication regarding vector-borne diseases like West Nile Virus.
Publications
Inclusive Science Communication Training for first-year STEM students promotes their identity and self-efficacy as scientists and science communicators
Alderfer S, McMillan R, Murphy K and Kelp N (2023) Inclusive Science Communication training for first-year STEM students promotes their identity and selfefficacy as scientists and science communicators. Frontiers in Education, 8:1173661. doi: 10.3389/feduc.2023.1173661
Scientists’ deficit perception of the public impedes their behavioral intentions to correct misinformation
Choi S, Anderson AA, Cagle S, Long M, Kelp N (2023) Scientists’ deficit perception of the public impedes their behavioral intentions to correct misinformation. PLoS ONE 18(8): e0287870.
Analysis of inclusivity of science communication training being provided to scientists and STEM students.
Vickery R, Murphy K, McMillan R, Alderfer S, Donkoh J, Kelp NC. (2023). CBE-Life Sciences Education, 22(1). DOI: 10.1187/cbe.22-03-0040
The Evolving Role of Veterinarians in Public Education and Communication about Parasites.
Cagle S, McGrew A, Kelp NC. (2022). Journal of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association, 69:31-43. DOI: 10.56641/EMYE3776
To vaccinate or not? The role played by uncertainty communication on public understanding and behavior regarding COVID-19.
Kelp NC, Witt J, Sivakumar G. (2021). Science Communication. December 2021. DOI: 10.1177/10755470211063628
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People
Nicole Kelp, Ph.D.
Lab Principal Investigator (PI)
Assistant Professor
Chair of the Medical Science Content Directors, CU School of Medicine
Abby Howk
Graduate Research Assistant
Trevor Hale
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Members of the Kelp Lab, Spring 2023
