“A vibrant democracy requires informed citizens.
Decision makers will typically consider a range of factors—values, economics,
politics, and opinions of peers or family. But science should also be at the
table. Opportunities to participate in science can help demystify science and
make it more accessible. Seeing how it is used in making decisions can help the
nation move
beyond polarization of science. Messages
and actions from the country’s leader matter.”—Oregon State University environmental
scientist and marine ecologist Jane Lubchenco, “
Restoring Expertise: Four Ways President Biden Can Bring Expertise to the U.S. Government,”
Scientific
American, February 2021
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