When Scientists Share Their Failures, the Public Trusts Them More

June 24, 2025

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When Scientists Share Their Failures The Public Trusts Them More
Presented by Michigan News

Nobody’s perfect. In fact, a new U-M study shows that when scientists share their struggles, they earn public trust. Positive impressions and connections between scientists and the public can influence whether people are likely to seek out more science-related information and support science policy and funding. Learn more about how different self-presentation strategies affect public attitudes in this research spotlight from Michigan News.

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