Bad Science

Can you spot a scientific myth when you see one? This workshop will dive into the world of flawed experiments, misleading statistics, and pseudoscience.
Cost
$285 per workshop
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Alex Jones
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Can you spot a scientific myth when you see one?

This workshop will dive into the world of flawed experiments, misleading statistics, and pseudoscience.

Through engaging examples like anti-vaccine movements, fad diets, and pseudoscientific wellness trends, participants will learn to critically evaluate claims and understand the hallmarks of credible research.

You’ll leave equipped to navigate the modern information landscape.

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Bad Science

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we are a team of scientists and science communicators
WE DO FIELD WORK THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO ANYONE ​

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Some of the things we talk about
2025 After Dark asteroids astronomy bees biodiversity biosecurity birds bugs bush citizen science climate change Conservation earthquakes Ecology fossils freshwater freshwater ecology geography geology Gisborne Hawke’s Bay intelligence international security kaitiakitanga Kapiti Macroinvertebrates marine life Mars Matariki Moon Native Plant Restoration nature Navigation NCEA oceans rocks Rotorua South Auckland space Taupo Tauranga upcoming Wairarapa water quality

We grew up outside, connected with the nature and believe that our kids should go outside too.

Here, at Field-based STEM, we are all working as a big team. Tap into our collective expertise.  

"Unlike scientific community programmes that are expensive and require lots of investment, field work is done by individuals and is accessible to anyone. The skills gained during field work open up a huge area for everyone undertaking it."

Tony Jones, Founder Tweet

we are a team of scientists and science communicators
WE DO FIELD WORK THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO ANYONE ​

Check out all of our workshops

Some of the things we talk about
2025 After Dark asteroids astronomy bees biodiversity biosecurity birds bugs bush citizen science climate change Conservation earthquakes Ecology fossils freshwater freshwater ecology geography geology Gisborne Hawke’s Bay intelligence international security kaitiakitanga Kapiti Macroinvertebrates marine life Mars Matariki Moon Native Plant Restoration nature Navigation NCEA oceans rocks Rotorua South Auckland space Taupo Tauranga upcoming Wairarapa water quality

We grew up outside, connected with the nature and believe that our kids should go outside too.

Here, at Field-based STEM, we are all working as a big team. Tap into our collective expertise.  

"Unlike scientific community programmes that are expensive and require lots of investment, field work is done by individuals and is accessible to anyone. The skills gained during field work open up a huge area for everyone undertaking it."

Tony Jones, Founder Tweet