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Will scientists cast their votes?

Amy Maxmen

    Cell
    |May 20, 2009

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  • Human Society
  • Political Science
  • Citizenship
  • Will Scientists Cast Their Votes?

    • Academic scientists can influence US policy, but few engage with public comments on science-related proposals. This highlights a missed opportunity for scientists to shape societal applications of science and technology.

    Area of Science:

    • Public Policy
    • Science Communication
    • Societal Impact of Science

    Background:

    • Science and technology are key priorities for the current US administration.
    • Opportunities exist for scientists to influence policy through public comment.
    • Federal Register notices offer avenues for scientific input on policy matters.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess academic scientists' engagement with policy-making opportunities.
    • To identify barriers or reasons for low participation in public comment processes.
    • To encourage greater involvement of scientists in shaping science-related policy.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of Federal Register notices related to science and technology.
    • Survey or assessment of academic scientists' awareness and participation in policy comment periods.
    • Qualitative or quantitative evaluation of engagement levels.

    Main Results:

    • A low level of engagement from academic scientists was observed.
    • Many scientists are unaware of or not utilizing public comment opportunities.
    • Significant potential for scientific input into policy remains untapped.

    Conclusions:

    • Academic scientists are not fully leveraging available channels to influence science policy.
    • Increased awareness and targeted outreach are needed to boost scientist participation.
    • Facilitating engagement can enhance the societal application of scientific advancements.

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