New York, NY | October 9, 2025: On Wednesday, October 22, the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy (CUNY SPH) and the CUNY Institute for Implementation Science in Population Health (CUNY ISPH) will host acclaimed author and journalist A.J. Jacobs for a special event, Battling Truth Decay: Communicating Nuance in a World Hooked on Fast Factoids .
Jacobs, a four-time New York Times bestselling author known for weaving humor, science, memoir and self-help, will share his insights on building public trust in science and fostering excitement around research and evidence-based practice. The program will take place on the CUNY SPH campus at 55 West 125th Street, in the 7th floor auditorium.
Jacobs has written for The New York Times, New York magazine, and Entertainment Weekly and is editor-at-large at Esquire magazine. His media appearances include The Today Show, Oprah, The Colbert Report, Good Morning America, and several TED Talks.
“Science communication is as challenging as ever today — requiring us to overcome not only presumptive boredom but also doubt about the integrity and competence of our research institutions,” says Nash Rochman, assistant professor at CUNY SPH and investigator at CUNY ISPH. “A.J.’s work is both timely and timeless, providing deep historical context for current events in an approachable, unpretentious format. I’m looking forward to an interactive discussion with plenty of audience participation.”
The event is part of CUNY SPH’s regular speaker series and is co-hosted for this one-time special event with CUNY ISPH. Admission is free, but registration is required.
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About CUNY SPH
The CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy (CUNY SPH) is committed to promoting and sustaining healthier populations in New York City and around the world through excellence in education, research, and service in public health and by advocating for sound policy and practice to advance social justice and improve health outcomes for all.
About CUNY ISPH
The CUNY Institute for Implementation Science in Population Health (CUNY ISPH), which was founded on the notion that substantial improvements in population health can be efficiently achieved through better implementation of existing strategies, policies, and interventions across multiple sectors. With that in mind, we study how to translate and scale up evidence-based interventions and policies within clinical and community settings in order to improve population health and reduce health disparities.