Science, Politicians, and the Public: What's the Story?

Wed., April 04, 2018 | 3:30 PM — 5:00 PM

William Eckhardt Research Center 161
5640 S Ellis Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
United States

Sponsored By: Kavli Institute for Cosmological Physics

With many public decisions being made on the basis of political partisanship rather than scientific evidence, what storyline should scientists follow and what difference does it make for the practicing researcher? Reception to follow at 5 pm in the ERC lobby.

RSVP not required. Visit KICP online for more information.

About the Speaker

Rush Holt is the CEO of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and former eight-term Congressman from New Jersey.

 

Questions? Contact Ted Ressell.