Join us for the STEAM Café this month! September’s STEAM talk, “Making Informed Decisions in an Age of Alternative Facts”, will be presented by Dr. Gwen Ottinger, professor of politics and environmental studies at Drexel University.

It can be daunting to identify and sort through scientific findings, misinformation, conspiracy theories, and AI slop when trying to make an informed decision on a topic. Dr. Gwen Ottinger, professor of politics and environmental studies at Drexel University, will discuss a “knowing well” approach to decision making that can assist in identifying helpful, reliable information while clarifying areas of true uncertainty and legitimate debate. If dueling facts are driving you away from politics, learning the craft of “knowing well” just might inspire you to re-engage