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Call for proposals: NNLM Misinformation Symposium

  • 1.  Call for proposals: NNLM Misinformation Symposium

    Posted Oct 17, 2022 09:05 AM

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    NNLM National Virtual Health Misinformation Symposium Proposal Submission 

    April 4-7, 2023 

    Submission deadline is October 31, 2022

    This free, virtual symposium will explore both the research behind health misinformation movements and provide practical and evidence-based solutions to support librarians, health educators, and direct care providers in combating the spread of all types of health misinformation. Topics may include the types of misinformation, history of health misinformation, tips to understand health research, combating social media spread, the effects of health misinformation on individuals and communities, and highlighting replicable programs that Network Members can implement to address health misinformation.

    The Health Misinformation Symposium will offer a keynote each day along with hour presentations, and panels of 10-minute lightning talks from 11:30 am – 5:30 pm EDT, Tuesday April 4th through Friday April 7th, 2023. 

    Objectives

    1.       Distinguish between the types of misinformation

    2.       Describe current research regarding health misinformation

    3.       Identify and implement resources and tools to combat health misinformation, resources and tools

    4.       Explore programs, projects, and practices related to health misinformation in communities

    Proposals

    Proposals are accepted through an online form. 

    Please carefully review the rubric the review committee will use to assess submissions when drafting your submission.

    The deadline to submit proposals is October 31st, 12:00 am ET.

    Schedule:

    • Submission form opens: October 4th, 12:00 pm ET
    • Submission form closes: October 31st, 11:59 pm ET
    • Final decisions: November 30, 2022
    • Schedule Announced and registration opens: January 2023

    Questions: Please contact Bobbi Newman, Chair, NNLM Virtual Health Misinformation Symposium Committee. 


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    Have a wonderful day and week. Stay safe and well.

    Take care, 
    Twanna 

    Twanna Hodge, MLIS (she, her, hers)
    PhD Student | Information Studies
    University of Maryland, College Park
    2013 Spectrum Scholar  
    2022 Spectrum Doctoral Fellow