Most Scientists Support Active Engagement in Public Policy Debates
A survey of 3,748 American-based scientists connected with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) finds that 87% agree with the statement “Scientists should take an active role in public policy debates about issues related to science and technology.” Just 13% of these scientists back the opposite statement: “Scientists should focus on establishing sound scientific facts and stay out of public policy debates.”
Active Most Scientists Support  | Active Engagement Support in  | Public Policy Debates  | % of AAAS scientists who say  | scientists should  | Focus on scientific  | public work/stay out of  | public policy debates  | 13%  | Take public active role 87%  | in public policy  | debates about  | science & technology  | aaas scientists survey Sept 11-0ct 13,  | 2014. Q15 The less than Sept one percent.giving  | no answer are notshown.  | PEW RESEARCH CENTER 