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Collaborative Research Luncheon: Trust in Science

📅 Tuesday, November 10, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
🌆 Lawrence, KS

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What does research look like in an era of widespread misinformation and mistrust? Join us for a wide-ranging conversation on credibility, trust and the challenge of research in skeptical times. This is KU's first dual-campus, simulcast Collaborative Research Luncheon. Each venue will offer lunch, and panelists on each...

What does research look like in an era of widespread misinformation and mistrust? Join us for a wide-ranging conversation on credibility, trust and the challenge of research in skeptical times. This is KU's first dual-campus, simulcast Collaborative Research Luncheon. Each venue will offer lunch, and panelists on each campus will engage with each other and attendees in both locations. Register here Collaborative Research Luncheon: Trust in Science Tuesday, Nov, 10 | 12 – 1:30 p.m. KU Lawrence: Capitol Federal Colloquium KU Medical Center: 1005 + 1007 Hemenway KU Lawrence speakers: Jorge Soberón, University Distinguished Professor, Ecology & Evolutionary BiologyDaneil Tapia Takaki, professor, Physics & AstronomyKUMC speakers: Julie Christianson, vice chair and professor, Cell Biology & PhysiologyAnn Davis, Ralph L. Smith Professor, PediatricsBen Woolbright, assistant professor, Cancer BiologySame Time Next Week will keep the conversation going, offering extended time and consultation to expand on ideas and possibilities that emerged over lunch the week before. Same Time Next Week: Trust in Science Tuesday, Nov. 17 | 12 – 1 p.m. Virtual via Zoom Register at the Nov. 10 luncheon Join a virtual conversation to chat about trust in science with research development officers from both campuses. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend University of Kansas events. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in this luncheon, please contact Theresa Woolley at theresa.woolley@ku.edu by 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5. For other questions, please email Dave Tell, professor of communication studies and faculty fellow in the Office of Research.