Article(electronic)#1September 3, 2020
Perspective: Science policy through public engagement
In: Science and public policy: journal of the Science Policy Foundation
ISSN: 1471-5430
While tensions may lie between science and policy, we argue that dissemination and public engagement are key in alleviating those perceived tensions. Science being valued by society results in fact-based policy-making being demanded by constituents. Constituents' demands will yield representatives who are familiar with the scientific process and research to inform policy decisions.