Scientists may soon be embracing the term "Do it for the gram!'

A study finds scientists who post selfies on social media are perceived as more "trustworthy", and no less competent, than scientist who only post pictures of their work.

For more on the study KCBS Radio's Stan Bunger and Holly Quan spoke with Dr. Paige Jarreau, one of the leaders of the study and a former science communication specialist at Louisiana State University. 

Scientists may soon be embracing the term "Do it for the gram!'
A study finds scientists who post selfies on social media are perceived as more "trustworthy", and no less competent, than scientist who only post pictures of their work.
For more on the study KCBS Radio's Stan Bunger and Holly Quan spoke with Dr. Paige Jarreau, one of the leaders of the study and a former science communication specialist at Louisiana State University.

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