Stories by Cary Funk

Cary Funk is director of science and society research at Pew Research Center, a nonpartisan "fact tank" that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world. It does not take policy positions. The center is a subsidiary of The Pew Charitable Trusts, its primary funder. Follow her on Twitter @surveyfunk.

Behavior & Society

Partisan Differences over the Pandemic Response Are Growing

Polling finds public trust in medical scientists has increased but only among Democrats—while optimism about a vaccine is broadly shared

May 30, 2020 — Cary Funk and Alec Tyson | Opinion

Behavior & Society

Polling Shows Signs of Public Trust in Institutions amid the Pandemic

The ongoing effort to fight COVID-19 wins broad support, even across partisan divides

April 2, 2020 — Cary Funk | Opinion

Behavior & Society

How Much the Public Knows about Science, and Why It Matters

A new survey shows that it varies dramatically by education, race and ethnicity

April 9, 2019 — Cary Funk

Evolution

How Many Creationists Are There in America?

A new survey shows the number can vary considerably depending how you ask questions about evolution

February 12, 2019 — Cary Funk, Greg Smith and David Masci

Behavior & Society

What Do Americans Think about Food Additives and GMOs?

About half think they’re unhealthy; the other half aren’t especially concerned

December 6, 2018 — Cary Funk

Behavior & Society

What Worries People about Future Science and Tech Innovations?

According to new survey data, many fear that humans could lose their autonomy or even their free will

September 12, 2018 — Cary Funk, Lee Rainie and Aaron Smith

Policy & Ethics

The Complex Interface between the Public and Science

A new report from the American Academy of Arts and Sciences challenges preconceptions about the public face of science

February 26, 2018 — Cary Funk

Policy & Ethics

Gender Discrimination in Science Is Especially Common

A new Pew Research Center report shows women face more workplace hurdles in STEM jobs than in non-STEM jobs

January 11, 2018 — Cary Funk

Public Health

Most Americans Think the Benefits of the MMR Vaccine Outweigh Risks

Some groups still have concerns, however, according to a new study from the Pew Research Center

February 2, 2017 — Cary Funk

Medical & Biotech

Americans Are Wary about Body-Enhancement Technologies

A new survey finds that Americans are wary of using new techniques to boost the performance of the healthy

July 26, 2016 — Cary Funk