Political mobilization among scientists has been growing in recent years. Two social scientists break down what this looks like and how it represents a culture shift among the scientific community.
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If those Marching for Science muddle their message, it may backfire on them. So here are some tips to help make sure the message is heard loud and clear by the right audience.
March for Science rallies will take place in cities around Australia on Saturday 22 April. A volunteer organiser explains why he and others are participating.
In the wake of the Flint water crisis and with a new notably anti-science president, U.S. scientists are reevaluating how to navigate the tension between speaking out and a fear of losing research funding.
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Distinguished Journalist In Residence, Arthur Carter Journalism Institute, Retraction Watch
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Professor and Head of School of Civil Engineering, University of Sydney
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Adjunct Faculty for Advanced Academic Programs, Johns Hopkins University
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Senior Lecturer, Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science, Australian National University
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Associate Professor (hon) at the Centre for Public Awareness of Science, Australian National University
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Professor of Sociology and Environment and Society, Brown University
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Assistant Professor of Sociology, University of Pittsburgh