Science Communication and Diversity in STEM

Scientists are likely to use clear, concise language and relevant data to align their findings with the interests and priorities of decision-makers.

Decision-makers may utilize scientific research to inform regulations, allocate resources, and assess public health and safety risks.

Trump appointed leaders for the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Health and Human Services, impacting public health strategies and scientific funding.

<p>The bully pulpit allows leaders to communicate their agenda and priorities, effectively persuading the public and lawmakers to support scientific initiatives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The federalist system divides power among federal, state, and local governments, leading to diverse approaches to science policy across different levels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Perceiving others as trustworthy and having useful information, along with the expectation of enjoyable interactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It helps resolve uncertainty about relationality, making collaboration more likely.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The unmet desire for a more evidence-informed policymaking process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A total of 958 policymakers were surveyed across three types.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>81% of the surveyed sustainability professionals indicated unmet desires.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>'Policy for science' refers to decisions regarding funding and setting scientific agendas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Knowledgeable and trustworthy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By engaging professionals with relevant information and those with relevant daily experiences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Officials such as County Directors of Sustainability and Energy&amp;Climate Change.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It fosters trust and encourages individuals to form new collaborative relationships.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They demonstrate how lay activists can establish their credibility as legitimate sources of knowledge over time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They need to actively engage in scientific discussions and prove their knowledge over time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Independent scholars, professionals with relevant expertise, and citizen scientists.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The conventional idea suggests focusing on basic science to create a reservoir of findings for health, wealth, and security.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Carol Weiss criticizes the idea of merely disseminating scientific findings and expecting decision-makers to use them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They argue that a small group of scientists deliberately misled the public about scientific issues to protect corporate interests.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They challenge the conventional idea, suggesting that merely disseminating information is insufficient for effective use by decision-makers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Collaborative relationships facilitate setting the scientific agenda and effectively using scientific results.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He describes them as lay experts who successfully advocated for ethical reforms in clinical trial processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Public engagement and collaboration between scientists and policymakers are essential for effective scientific involvement in democratic processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The two types of collaboration are informal collaboration, focused on knowledge exchange, and formal collaboration, focused on shared ownership and decision-making.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It discusses how industry influence over scientists can undermine the perceived credibility of scientific conclusions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>New collaborative relationships may not develop naturally due to unmet desires among various stakeholders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Collaboration influences research and policy by ensuring that diverse expertise is leveraged to understand and tackle community-specific problems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They identified researchers as galvanizers, guides, champions, and shields who support evidence-based decisions in public health.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The document refers to the cooking stoves example discussed in the Invisible Women podcast.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He argues that ethicists should be included in discussions to ensure that moral implications are considered in decision-making processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The lesson is that political partisanship can significantly hinder public understanding and response to scientific information during crises.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They argue that fostering public dialogue about scientific issues is vital for enhancing democratic participation and informed decision-making.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A shared understanding of facts allows citizens to discuss and debate specific solutions and policy responses effectively, fostering social stability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The safety and effectiveness of the vaccines from a scientific standpoint and the opinions of diverse stakeholders involved in the democratic process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Misinformation spreads from bottom-up attempts by individuals to make sense of distressing situations and top-down influence from elites with incentives to mislead.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Social media amplifies false claims, making it easier for misinformation to spread when scientific consensus is evolving or uncertain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Misinformation regarding the virus, its transmission, vaccines, and treatments has been recognized as a significant challenge to public health.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Elites can contribute to misinformation's spread through contradictory messaging or can help prevent it by supporting accurate information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Misinformation can lead to polarization and social unrest, undermining collective understanding and trust in democratic processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Political polarization can hinder constructive dialogue about scientific issues, leading to a divided public perception and increased confusion.</p> Signup and view all the answers