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Stand up for science: More researchers now see engagement as a crucial part of their job

  • Written by Chelsea Rochman, Assistant Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Toronto
One of the authors speaking at the 2017 March for Science.Emily Darling, CC BY-ND

As the first anniversary of the March for Science approaches, researchers continue to reflect on the relationship between science and society. A recent survey of 2017 marchers indicated that nearly all were also actively participating in other types of science advocacy...

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