Post by : Vijayalakshmi Kalynamaran edited by Henderson When scientific issues that directly affect human lives – climate change, vaccination and nuclear waste- are discussed and decisions have to be made at the political level, there are times when scientists encounter resistance from members of the public who oppose the scientific basis for political action. [...]
Archive for July, 2011
Understanding the Opposition: One Key to Educate Non-Scientists
Posted in Politics, Science Communication on July 19, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Science communication for policy changes: A three-way conversation
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Post by Vijayalakshmi “Viji” Kalyanaraman Why should laboratory science capture the attention of the general public and the politicians? Why is it important these days? Contemporary societies rely heavily on science and technology for everyday life, economic growth, political stability and social well-being. Science influences everything we do as human beings. It is extremely important [...]
