Melanie Trecek-King (she/her/hers)
Melanie Trecek-King is a critical thinking communicator, science educator, and creator of Thinking Is Power—a twist on the phrase “knowledge is power”—that empowers people with the skills needed to navigate today’s complex information landscape. After nearly 20 years as a biology professor, Melanie now works with educators, organizations, and the public to promote science and critical thinking. She is the author of the forthcoming book, A Field Guide to Misinformation, which provides practical tools for combating misinformation and explores why we fall for it. Melanie also serves as the Education Director for the Mental Immunity Project and CIRCE (Cognitive Immunology Research Collaborative) and is a Fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry.
2026 Sessions
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Navigating the Information Landscape: A Practical Guide to Media Literacy
Feeling overwhelmed by the constant deluge of information and unsure of what to believe? You’re not alone. Most of us aren’t prepared to navigate this… Read More →
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Inoculating Minds Against Misinformation… By Creating It!
Fighting misinformation can feel like a never-ending battle. Instead of trying to debunk every false claim, prebunk! By exposing minds to weakened forms of misinformation… Read More →