Natasha Strydhorst

Natasha Strydhorst is a Civic Science Fellow at the Morgridge Institute for Research, specializing in science communication. Her work focuses on developing evidence-based strategies to engage the public in science, particularly in polarized political or information environments. She holds a Ph.D. in Media and Communication from Texas Tech University, an M.Sc. in Science Journalism from Boston University, and a B.A. in Writing and Environmental Studies from Calvin University.

• Ph.D., Media and Communication, Texas Tech University (2024)
• M.Sc., Science Journalism, Boston University (2017)
• B.A., Writing and Environmental Studies, Calvin University (2016)

Her research aims to bridge ideological and value-based divisions through empirical evaluation of real-world science communication methods. This includes analyzing the role of social media, political polarization, and interdisciplinary approaches to public engagement in science.