
OpinionFebruary 29, 2020
Why We Need “Science Citizens”
A public that doesn’t understand what science is and how it works can’t form useful opinions about public policy
Sierra Adler is a writer with a master's in science communication from the University of Otago in New Zealand. Her work focuses on public perception of science, the use of SciArt for science communication, and scientifically informed community-based decision-making practices.

Why We Need “Science Citizens”
A public that doesn’t understand what science is and how it works can’t form useful opinions about public policy