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Category Archives: Science Communication
Loper Bright: an Explainer for Scientists
Toby Shu explains the impact of the Loper Bright Supreme Court decision, which relates to scientific expertise in government.
What Science Communicators Can Learn from the Galileo Affair
Instead of accepting Galileo’s theory of heliocentrism, Romans punished him for it. What if things had been different?
The Supreme Court at a Scientific Crossroads
“We can’t assume that good science automatically translates into good policy through agency expertise,” writes Ella Lesher.
Communicating Uncertainty Is Part of Science
What you don’t know can shape what you know, argues Toby Shu.
Understanding the Science Policy Spectrum, from Small to Large: 10 Essential Skills and 10 Types of Jobs
Working in science policy has it all, whether that’s the hyperlocal and unglamorous or glamorous and downright self-sacrificing.
5 Ways Scientists Can Fearlessly Shape Science Policy
Scientists should understand politics to navigate the science policy world.
Get Involved in Science Policymaking at the State Level (All 50 US States!)
How is scientific information, and research more generally, used in policymaking? Sheeva summarizes the science research and policy ecosystem as used in the legislatures of all 50 states (and DC).
My Experience Interviewing a NASA Astronaut
Sheeva recaps the behind-the-scenes of her experience interviewing a NASA astronaut bound for the International Space Station.
5 Ways to Plug into Political Campaigns as a Scientist or Science Communicator
Scientists can enhance political discourse by volunteering their expertise for campaigns.
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