067 – S3 E4 – “Every single thing in our world is related to science. If we reframe it that way, then there's a place for everyone.” - Andrea

homeroom is an international podcast bridging the education gap between the classroom and the living room by starting conversations impacting the next generation. In this episode, I speak with Dr. Andrea Love, an immunologist, microbiologist, and science communicator, about her early interests in science and scientific literacy. We talk about how she became interested in science, what her parents and teachers did to encourage her to continue pursuing her curiosities, and why she is passionate about encouraging children toward a career in STEM. We also discuss her various efforts to combat scientific misinformation in the media, including the weekly newsletters she writes and distributes through her Substack publication, Immunologic. I ask her about how we can raise a generation of critical thinkers who can separate fact from fiction, and what society can do to help that mission. Check out our conversation, join our ongoing discourse on social media, and subscribe for more. https://www.instagram.com/homeroomed You can also find a computer-generated transcript of our episode at https://www.homeroomed.com — Dr. Andrea Love is a seasoned immunologist and microbiologist with expertise in infectious diseases, cancer, and autoimmunity. She is passionate about science communication, and is actively involved in educating the public and healthcare providers. Through Immunologic, her science and health education organization and newsletter, Dr. Love addresses misinformation and misconceptions about scientific topics that are relevant to the general public. https://www.instagram.com/dr.andrealove/ Rée is a visual storyteller and educator exploring the consequences that mass education has on creativity, identity, and interpersonal connection. https://www.instagram.com/theinterdisciplinarian