OFIS X The Truth Initiative: Social Media as a Tool for Activism

Note: This is a past event, additional resources may be available below.

Date

Wed Apr 10, 2024
8:00pm – 9:00pm

Location

Virtual

Understanding and connecting STEM and social justice to solve community problems is at the core of Our Future Is Science initiatives. In an April 10th, 2024 talk, Colby Nelson, Caroline Bennett, and Mattie Harris discuss how to use social media for activism.

Colby Nelson is a Digital Marketing Specialist at Truth Initiative.


Caroline Bennett, MPH is currently the Manager of Activism & State Strategy at Truth Initiative. She is responsible for building and sustaining partnerships with youth-serving community organizations across the country, and mobilizing activists on key issues through online and offline campaign strategies. Caroline received a Bachelor’s degree in psychology and public Health and a Master’s in Public Health from George Washington University.


Mattie Harris, MPH is a Trainer and Youth Ambassador at Truth Initiative.


The Community Talk Series is a platform to expose individuals to diverse careers, as well as information, insights, and perspectives on the intersections of STEM disciplines and social justice issues.


This event is organized by Our Future Is Science, an initiative of the Aspen Institute Science & Society Program.

Understanding and connecting STEM and social justice to solve community problems is at the core of Our Future Is Science initiatives. In an April 10th, 2024 talk, Colby Nelson, Caroline Bennett, and Mattie Harris discuss how to use social media for activism.

Colby Nelson is a Digital Marketing Specialist at Truth Initiative.


Caroline Bennett, MPH is currently the Manager of Activism & State Strategy at Truth Initiative. She is responsible for building and sustaining partnerships with youth-serving community organizations across the country, and mobilizing activists on key issues through online and offline campaign strategies. Caroline received a Bachelor’s degree in psychology and public Health and a Master’s in Public Health from George Washington University.


Mattie Harris, MPH is a Trainer and Youth Ambassador at Truth Initiative.


The Community Talk Series is a platform to expose individuals to diverse careers, as well as information, insights, and perspectives on the intersections of STEM disciplines and social justice issues.


This event is organized by Our Future Is Science, an initiative of the Aspen Institute Science & Society Program.

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