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Be a force for science: an interview with Barbara Schaal and Bill Moran
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National Science Review
|October 25, 2021
Summary
Science is a global public good that drives economic growth. Advancing science, engineering, and innovation benefits everyone, necessitating the defense of scientific freedom and international collaboration.
Area of Science:
- Science, Engineering, and Innovation
- Global Public Good
- Societal Impact of Science
Background:
- The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is the world's largest general science society.
- AAAS promotes science, engineering, and innovation for the benefit of all people.
- AAAS publishes the Science family of journals, including Science Advances.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss why science is a global public good.
- To explore how basic science fuels economic growth and prosperity.
- To highlight the importance of social science and defending the free flow of ideas and people.
Main Methods:
- Interview with Barbara Schaal, 2017 President of AAAS and evolutionary biologist.
- Interview with Bill Moran, Publisher of Science.
- Discussion on the role of AAAS and its initiatives.
Main Results:
- Science is fundamentally a global public good.
- Basic science is the primary engine for economic growth and prosperity.
- Social sciences are crucial for understanding and addressing societal issues.
- Defending scientific freedom and international collaboration is urgent.
Conclusions:
- Advancing science, engineering, and innovation benefits all humanity.
- International cooperation in science is essential for progress.
- Protecting the free exchange of ideas and people across borders is vital for scientific advancement.
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