Michael Wilhide

Neurodiversity celebration week: Inspiration from scientists who overcame challenges

March 17-23 marks Neurodiversity Celebration Week. We bring to you another article by our guest science communicator, Michael Wilhide, who talks about challenges faced by him and many others (including some famous scientists) and how they were overcome.

Transforming challenges into superpowers: Embracing ADHD

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects an estimated 7 million U.S. children (11.4%) between the ages of 3 and 17 as of 2022 (CDC: Data and Statistics on ADHD). ADHD can persist into adulthood, with approximately 15.5 million U.S. adults (6.0%) diagnosed with ADHD in 2023. Of these adults, about half were diagnosed in adulthood (CDC: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity […]

Building trust with the public: Effective strategies for scientists

As discussed in the previous article, “Bridging the Gap: Understanding Public Trust in Scientists“, and highlighted by Pew Research Center data (Pew Research Center, 2024), 76% of U.S. adults report having a great deal or fair amount of trust in scientists currently. This trust extends globally, as most countries (68 countries surveyed) also express confidence […]

Bridging the gap: Understanding public trust in scientists

What the Data Says About Public Trust in Science The Pew Research Center recently released data from a survey of 9,593 U.S. adults, conducted over a seven-day period in October 2024. The survey was administered either via online invitations or by telephone with a live interviewer. According to the results, 76% of U.S. adults report […]