Author Spotlight: Dr. Seema Yasmin
Presented by National Council for the Social Studies
The National Council for the Social Studies presents an Author Spotlight featuring Dr. Seema Yasmin, an Emmy Award-winning journalist, medical doctor, Stanford University professor, and acclaimed author of five books. Dr. Yasmin serves as Director of the Stanford Health Communication Initiative and Clinical Assistant Professor in Stanford's Department of Medicine, bringing a rare combination of medical expertise and storytelling skill to her work on misinformation, public health, and social justice. Her books include Viral BS: Medical Myths and Why We Fall for Them, which draws on her personal journey from conspiracy theorist to myth debunker, and Muslim Women Are Everything: Stereotype-Shattering Stories of Courage, Inspiration, and Adventure, which reframes narratives around Muslim women through powerful, true stories. A finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in breaking news (2017) and recipient of two Pulitzer Center awards for crisis reporting, Dr. Yasmin's work sits at the critical intersection of media literacy, health education, and social studies — making this spotlight especially relevant for educators helping students navigate an information landscape saturated with misinformation. This on-demand session offers social studies teachers a compelling resource for exploring themes of critical thinking, source evaluation, identity, and civic responsibility.
Key Takeaways
Evidence base: Dr. Yasmin's work is grounded in her dual expertise as a medical doctor and investigative journalist. Her research at the Stanford Health Communication Initiative focuses on evidence-based approaches to combating misinformation, and her published works draw on extensive primary research and reporting recognised by the Pulitzer Center.
Presenter
Dr. Seema Yasmin
Dr. Seema Yasmin is an Emmy Award-winning journalist, medical doctor, and author of five books. She serves as Director of the Stanford Health Communication Initiative and Clinical Assistant Professor in Stanford University's Department of Medicine, as well as Visiting Assistant Professor at UCLA's Anderson School of Management. A Pulitzer Prize finalist in breaking news (2017) and two-time Pulitzer Center award recipient, her work spans health communication, misinformation, and storytelling.
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