Incorporating report back for participatory science projects to encourage environmental health literacy

Presenter: Sarah Jump – Center for Integrative Environmental Health Sciences  

This talk explores how clear, visual report back practices in participatory science can provide a foundation for trust in sharing research findings and build environmental health literacy, featuring best practices with real world examples. Communicating scientific findings in ways that resonate with individuals and communities empowers environmental health awareness and drives meaningful actions to protect and promote health. Presenting findings in a digestible and visually appealing format can help bridge the gap between the scientific community and the general public, enhancing environmental health literacy and improving science communication.