public policy

Science for a better future

03/09/2007

by Rasana Wongratanacheewin Same Author (2)

Science and Public Policy in Developing Countries

Can effective science-related public policy be implemented in countries where much of the population is ignorant of science? Dr. Rasana Wongratanacheewin, a researcher from Thailand, takes up the question with an enlightening example of public policy concerning patients' rights.

Science for a better future

03/06/2007

by Mestawet Taye Asfaw Same Author (2)

The Role of Science in Public Policy

In certain cultures scientists cannot necessarily rely on their political leaders' belief in science as the best way to solve problems. For Ethiopian researcher Mestawet Taye Asfaw, strength in numbers is the solution. Such cultures need more scientists speaking with stronger voices.

Science for a better future

03/06/2007

by Petra Klepac Same Author (1)

About the roles of scientists and policy makers

For those who aren't quite sure where science and public policy come together, this post provides a quick and easy reader-friendly introduction. The writer, biologist and MIT graduate Petra Klepac, is currently researching new methods to control infectious diseases.

Science for a better future

03/06/2007

by Ghinwa Naja Same Author (1)

The Environmental Crisis and Public Policy

Dr. Ghinwa Naja doesn't mince words. Serious flaws in the system are preventing us from solving catastrophic environmental problems, and the following article is a refreshingly frank assessment of where we're going wrong. Dr. Naja, an environmental scientist at McGill University in Montreal, specializes in developing new methods for removing heavy metal contaminants from water supplies.

Science for a better future

03/06/2007

by Rehana Jauhangeer Same Author (5)

Knowledge is Power

Scientists who hope to influence the way the world is run need more than a knowledge of science. They also need a knowledge of politics and policy making. Dr. Rehana Jauhangeer, a molecular biologist from Mauritius currently pursuing post-graduate studies in the UK, talks about the skills her generation of scientists must develop if they want to be heard and heeded.

Science for a better future

03/06/2007

by Indira Nath Same Author (2)

Increasing the Impact of Science on Public Policy: The Indian Experience

Indian society benefits from an age-old respect for science, and science-related issues have had a significant impact on public policy. Translating policy into action, however, has often proved difficult, and Dr. Indira Nath explores the reasons why scientific considerations too often take second place. Dr. Nath is currently Director of the Blue Peter Research Center-Lepra Society in Hyderabad, India.