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While the COVID-19 pandemic may have produced an explosion of hoaxes and conspiracy theories unprecedented in modern times, inaccurate public conceptions of science are common across human history. In this seminar, we will examine historical examples to understand how misinformation spreads and identify its consequences for public trust in science. We will also analyze effective scientific communication from multiple genres, including popular scientific magazines, newspaper articles, journal articles, podcasts, and TED Talks, and films to discover what makes scientific communication successful. Students will explore techniques they can use to identify scientific misinformation and communicate about significant issues in their own personal, academic, and professional lives. Open to all majors; no expertise required.