Media bias against women doesn’t just hurt female scientists’ careers; it also biases the information that gets to the public.
For example, my field, lactation science, is likely a thing you just now learned exists.
#SciComm #WomenInSci #SciMoms #breastfeeding #OB #pediatrician #MedEd
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Here’s what we’re doing about this:
Attached: 1 image TFW you share a cool #breastmilk science fact🤱🏽🔬 on social media, and you get: ☝🏼 "But what about moms who CAN'T breastfeed?" 🤔 “This 'data-driven' economist says #breastfeeding doesn’t matter.” 📱 "I read that BFHI starves babies..." Talking about breastfeeding and human milk science ain't easy! But the tools of #SciComm can help! Our #HMI26 workshop will teach you to share #lactation research with empathy AND accuracy. 📆 March 2026 | 📍UC San Diego More details 👇🏼🧵 1/3
Bridget McGann