Sunday, April 23, 2017

Why Some Scientists Are Embracing Activism - WSJ

Why Some Scientists Are Embracing Activism - WSJ:
Image result for settled science"...Many scientists have traditionally avoided public political activism, out of concern they would be perceived as lacking scientific objectivity.
And many researchers who aren’t participating in the marches—or the upcoming Peoples Climate March on April 29—noted that the sciences are far from a homogeneous group with shared political goals.
Molecular biologist Maryam Zaringhalam says she's participating in the March for Science to stand up for three groups she identifies with and sees as under attack: women, immigrants, and scientists..." 

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