At the Crossroads of Science and Society: Careers in Science Policy | Zendy

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At the Crossroads of Science and Society: Careers in Science Policy

Author(s) -

Amy P. Patterson,

Mary E. Groesch,

Allan C. Shipp,

Christopher J. Viggiani

Publication year - 2018

Publication title -

cold spring harbor perspectives in biology

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 6.011

H-Index - 173

ISSN - 1943-0264

DOI - 10.1101/cshperspect.a032854

Subject(s) - government (linguistics) , science policy , engineering ethics , field (mathematics) , public relations , scientific enterprise , biology , political science , public administration , science education , engineering , law , philosophy , linguistics , mathematics , pure mathematics

Science policy offers a challenging and rewarding career path for scientists interested in the social, ethical, and legal implications of their field. This topic encompasses a broad spectrum of activities all in support of advancing the scientific enterprise. Science policy spans various sectors, and policy careers are found in many different organizations, including the federal government, scientific societies, and professional organizations. Although their specific duties may vary greatly, science policy professionals generally apply their scientific training to ensure that the scientific enterprise advances in a responsible and ethical manner and to solve challenges with broad scientific and societal implications.

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