How scientists engage the public: most scientists support active engagement in public policy debates

    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Format:
    Research report
    Publication Date:
    2015
    URL:
    https://www.pewresearch.org/2015/02/15/how-scientists-engage-public
    Published:
    USA: Pew Research Center, Washington, D.C.
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 133 Document Number: D11391
    Subject Term:
    communication methods, e-mail, gender, information issues, information sources, meetings, news media, research communication, scientific communication, scientists, technology, risk management, science communication, digital, role, blogs, information methods, blogging, public issues, public involvement, social media, social networking, engagement, and specialists
    Notes:
    5 pages., Online research report., A survey of 3,748 American-based scientists connected with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) found that 87% agreed with the statement, "Scientists should take an active role in public policy debates about issues related to science and technology." At the same time, "most scientists believe that science news coverage can pose problems for science."

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