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Listen up: a plan to help scientists get their research heard by decision-makers
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Quigley, M and Ickowicz, A and Verdejo-Garcia, A and Galton-Fenzi, B and White, CJ and Geenens, G and Pembleton, KG and Kitto, K and Hamilton, K and Bennetts, L and Killedar, M and Lindsay, M and Roberts, M and Durance, P and Kuhnert, P, Listen up: a plan to help scientists get their research heard by decision-makers, The Conversation, Australia, 1 February 2017 (2017) [Magazine Article]
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Abstract
Many scientists are keen to communicate research they believe can help inform the decisions people make, from public opinion to the policy of our governments.
But the will of scientists to abandon intellectual "ivory towers" does not in itself ensure a more prominent role for science in any decision-making.
Consider the appointment of a climate change sceptic and an anti-vaccination proponent to the new White House administration of US president Donald Trump.
Does this signify a prioritisation of emotions, personal beliefs and social media savviness above facts? If so, then ensuring a role for research evidence in decision-making may be one of the greatest challenges facing the science community.
Item Details
| Item Type: | Magazine Article |
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| Keywords: | risk, uncertainty, decision-making, climate change, Australian Academy of Science Think Tank |
| Research Division: | Engineering |
| Research Group: | Engineering practice and education |
| Research Field: | Risk engineering |
| Objective Division: | Environmental Policy, Climate Change and Natural Hazards |
| Objective Group: | Understanding climate change |
| Objective Field: | Effects of climate change on Australia (excl. social impacts) |
| UTAS Author: | White, CJ (Dr Chris White) |
| ID Code: | 114226 |
| Year Published: | 2017 |
| Deposited By: | Engineering |
| Deposited On: | 2017-02-09 |
| Last Modified: | 2017-02-09 |
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