Karin Hermansson:...The scientific community has a lot to gain from participating in policy debates, starting with helping to put in place well-informed science policies. Should scientists not get involved, "at some point, there could be ... decisions made that are not very good for the researchers just because of ... misunderstanding,"...
Centers and networks
The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in the United States supports interactions between scholars and policymakers in Congress and the executive branch in Washington, D.C.
The American Institute of Biological Sciences offers science policy news, information on current legislation and issues, and help with contacting elected officials.
The Center for Science and Technology Policy Research at the University of Colorado carries out policy-relevant research and runs the interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate Program in Science and Technology Policy. The center also offers short courses.
The Consortium for Science, Policy and Outcomes at Arizona State University does research, cultivates public dialog, and fosters policies.
The European Commission's SINAPSE is an online platform for researchers, helping them promote better use of expertise in E.U. policymaking through networking, ad hoc consultations, e-debates, and an early-warning system.
Science Careers MySciNet has a Science Policy for All e-community for readers to network and engage in policy discussions.
Strona odniesienia obejmuje również możliwości treningu oraz poszerzoną bibliografię tematu.
