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Luis Martinez, Ph.D., Selected as a AAAS Public Engagement Fellow
February 21, 2017
Luis Martinez, Ph.D., associate professor of Biomedical Sciences at NYIT School of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM), is one of 15 infectious disease researchers selected as a 2017–2018 Public Engagement Fellow by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Leshner Leadership Institute for Public Engagement with Science.
Researchers are selected based on leadership and excellence in their research careers, and showing an interest in promoting meaningful dialogue between science and society.
One of Martinez’s key goals is to learn how to effectively use social media as a tool to engage public audiences in scientific conversations. “As people learn differently and are highly influenced by the latest social media platforms, we can significantly foster public awareness and passion about science by leveraging these channels,” he said.
Martinez is a member of the American Society for Microbiology’s committee on issues impacting underrepresented minorities and he is especially interested in engaging Latinos, African Americans, and Native Americans in this dialogue.
“As a member of this cohort, I will strive to be a role model to other scientists in engaging with public audiences,” he said.
