Event

Communicating Science in an Age of Disbelief in Experts

May 18, 2017 |
Washington, D.C.
Location

Carnegie Institution for Science

Washington, D.C.

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On May 18, 2017, the American Academy, in partnership with the Carnegie Institution for Science, hosted a meeting at the Carnegie Institution in Washington, D.C., on “Communicating Science in an Age of Disbelief in Experts.”

The program, which served as the Academy’s 2055th Stated Meeting, included presentations by Mary Sue Coleman, Alan I. Leshner, Joe Palca, and Matthew P. Scott. Richard A. Meserve moderated the program, which included introductory remarks by Jonathan F. Fanton (President, American Academy of Arts and Sciences).

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Featuring

Mary Sue Coleman

President
Association of American Universities
Academy Member

Alan I. Leshner

Chief Executive Officer, Emeritus
American Association for the Advancement of Science
Academy Member

Joseph W. Palca

Science Correspondent
National Public Radio
Academy Member

Matthew P. Scott

President
Carnegie Institution for Science
Academy Member
Moderator

Richard Andrew Meserve

Senior Of Counsel, Covington & Burling LLP
President Emeritus, Carnegie Institution for Science
Academy Member

Related

Project

The Public Face of Science

The Public Face of Science project was dedicated to exploring the complex and evolving relationship between scientists and the public. This multi-year project engaged the expertise of a broad range of leaders in communication, law, humanities, the arts, journalism, public affairs, and the physical, social, and life sciences.

Chair
Richard Andrew Meserve
Energy & Environment
Science & Technology
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