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Biology - HELA Project

Science Literacy

Science literacy – Why is it important to educate people to be scientifically literate? 

  • How does scientific literacy play a role in the treatment of Henrietta Lacks and her family?

  • What current issues are important for the general population to have a scientific understanding of?

  • What negative consequences result from a lack of scientific literacy? Give specific examples.

Database Resources

Off-Campus Access

Questions?

If you have questions while you are researching, please drop by the library or email Ms. Chatterjee or Ms. Puddington.