# Jessica B. Steier

> Jessica B. Steier is the founder and CEO of Unbiased Science, a scientist and podcast host who explains research through audio, visualizations and essays. She also leads Vital Statistics Consulting, serves as executive director of the Center for Unbiased Science and Health, and co-founded The Evidence Collective with Katelyn Jetelina.

- **Role:** Founder and CEO at Unbiased Science
- **Organizations:** Unbiased Science, Vital Statistics Consulting, Center for Unbiased Science and Health (formerly Science Literacy Lab), The Evidence Collective, National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, American Council on Science and Health
- **Education:** BS in Health Science, Stony Brook University, MPH in Evaluative Sciences, Stony Brook University, Doctor of Public Health, CUNY Graduate Center, Certificate in Public Relations, Cornell University
- **Known for:** 2021 Stony Brook University 40 Under Forty honoree., 2021 Norman Edelman Alumni Achievement Award, Stony Brook Program in Public Health., DATA Group Data Hero Award, listed in her Stony Brook honoree biography.

## Career timeline

- **2008** — Earned a BS at Stony Brook University.
- **2010** — Earned an MPH at Stony Brook University.
- **2015** — Completed her DrPH at the CUNY Graduate Center; William T. Gallo was her dissertation advisor.
- **2017** — Co-founded Vital Statistics Consulting with her former professor and mentor Bill Gallo.
- **2020** — Launched Unbiased Science with original co-host and college friend Andrea Love.
- **2021** — Named a Stony Brook 40 Under Forty honoree and received its Norman Edelman Alumni Achievement Award.
- **2023** — Shared the AMWA John P. McGovern Award with Andrea Love.
- **2026** — Participated in an April science communication panel with Liz Marnik and Yasmin Mohseni; joined ACSH’s Board of Scientific Advisors in July.

## Achievements

- 2021 Stony Brook University 40 Under Forty honoree.
- 2021 Norman Edelman Alumni Achievement Award, Stony Brook Program in Public Health.
- DATA Group Data Hero Award, listed in her Stony Brook honoree biography.
- 2023 AMWA John P. McGovern Award, jointly with Andrea Love.
- Co-founded The Evidence Collective with Katelyn Jetelina.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Discussed her communication approach and wish to collaborate with Amy Poehler in an interview published August 14.
- **2026-07** — ACSH announced her appointment to its Board of Scientific Advisors on July 8.
- **2026-04** — Participated in a science communication panel at IMMUNOLOGY2026; AAI published its account on April 29.
- **2026-01** — CIDRAP announced partnerships with Unbiased Science and The Evidence Collective on January 27.

## Links

- Website: https://www.unbiasedscience.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jess-steier-225aa316
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/unbiasedscipod
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@unbiasedscipod
- Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/unbiasedscipod.bsky.social
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.jesssteier/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unbiasedscipod
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unbiasedscipod

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Last updated: 2026-10-22