1/20/2016 1 Comment Make Science Great Again: Where the 2016 Presidential Candidates Stand on Science Issues
By Gabrielle-Ann Torre
A prime source for comedic relief this year will no doubt be the continuation of the 2016 Presidential campaigns. In the latter half of 2015, we were bestowed with debates and political flubs galore. Comedic gold aside, there has been little talk surrounding a topic of great import: science policy. This shouldn’t be surprising. Science is not a quotidian campaign topic for Presidential candidates, nor is it for anyone outside of science due to weak public interest and understanding. If we lived in a better world—a world not pending showdowns with Alzheimer’s disease, climate change, and STEM education—our candidates could eschew science. But these are very real problems that our world, and thus future President, must tackle. Here, I review what the Presidential candidates have to say about science policy and highlight the disparity between political and scientific interests.
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By Gabrielle-Ann Torre
Along with the 75 million monthly listeners in America (Washington Post), I’m a shameless podcast aficionado. The recent surge of pop-culture hits such as Sarah Koenig’s 2014 Serial marked a noticeable increase in media interest on podcasts. The expanse of available podcasts has been overwhelming since iTunes’ inception of a Podcast section in 2005, but winnow through the mass, and you’ll find a great podcast marked by a strong host, worthwhile guests, and interesting topics. To power through tedious lab days, cue podcasts—the minimalist way to stay informed and entertained. Below are my picks to stream in lab: |
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