1. Opinion: Science policy through public engagement
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Loureiro, Rafael, Markovitch, Omer, Riley, Crystal S., Cleaves, H. James, Mogoșanu, I. Haritina, Paulino-Lima, Ivan G., Marlow, Jeffrey J., Som, Sanjoy M., and System Chemistry
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Engagement ,Policy ,Constituents ,Policymaker ,Space ,Exploration ,Public - Abstract
While tensions may lay 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.
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- 2020
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