I actually kind of enjoy politics. In fact, I would love to be a science policy advisor for a politician one day. Is that weird?
I'm here because I'm interested in the way polcy informs science and the way science informs (or doesn't inform) policy-related decisions. Just wrote my first policy-related post last week, too: http://scienceblogs.com/thoughtfulanimal/2010/09/the_fate_of_the_alamogordo_chi.php
Nope not at all weird Nikkilina, I'm totally with you on that one, I'd really like to get involved in science policy as well, I'm actually thinking of doing a science policy fellowship in sacramento next year. The only thing I worry about is being corrupted by the politics, and having to meet Meg Whitman!
I really think it would be cool to have the opportunity to meet and interact with lots of different people, even ones I politically disagree with. I thought about trying for one of the policy fellowships, but it just doesn't make sense for me right now. Good luck with yours though!
I'm here because I'm interested in the way polcy informs science and the way science informs (or doesn't inform) policy-related decisions.
That's quite similar to the way I think. I have to admit that I'm often surprised by how little many postdocs and grad students know about the current policy issues.
The thing that drives me crazy is the disconnect between how much science your average Joe-the-plumber has at least a basic grasp of, and how much science literacy is necessary for informed decision-making in elections and on ballots.
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