The Future of US Science Policy

In politics, for every charismatic mover and shaker, there are several more who wield their influence from behind the scenes. THE SCIENTIST STAFF profile four such people who will likely have a major impact in the future funding and framework of research.

Science and Politics

The scientific community’s call for a US presidential science debate went unheeded. But it was worthwhile.

The VOTE is in for the next President

The Scientist's recent mock election results are final! Find out who the scientific community is voting for.

The Scientist as Politician

So you want to change the world? It’s easier than you think.

The VOTE is in for your biologist president

The Scientist's recent biologist mock election results are final! Find out which biologist the scientific community has chosen.

OTHER NEWS

What About Congress? Electing a proscience president is only half the battle.
MICHAEL STEBBINS

Science advocacy in an election year New FASEB head discusses plans for getting science on the national agenda, both before and after the Presidential election.
BOB GRANT

Pharma's presidential picks In an industry known for backing Republicans, Sen. Barack Obama has emerged as a surprising pharma favorite in the US presidential election.
MEGAN SCUDELLARI

Dems promise support for science Upon last night's opening of the giant pep rally known as the Democratic National Convention, Democrats formally approved their platform, pledging to double federal funding of basic science research, lift the ban on funding embryonic stem cell research, and make the R&D tax credit permanent.
BOB GRANT

On science: McCain v. the GOP Priorities differ between the Republican party and its candidate for President.
ANDREA GAWRYLEWSKI

Biden VP pick good for research Barack Obama added Senator Joe Biden (D-DE) to the Democratic electoral ticket over the weekend, and Obama's choice of vice presidential running mate may be very good for the research community.
BOB GRANT

Geneticist new State Dept. advisor Nina Fedoroff will promote science in foreign policy.
BOB GRANT

Obama: Yes to stem cells, funding Barack Obama vowed to lift the ban on stem cell research and set targets to reduce carbon emissions, and promised to double basic research budgets over the next decade.
BOB GRANT

COMMUNITY TOPICS

Would a scientist make a better president? Do we want another typical politician or would a scientist do a better job?

Bush oks oil exploration near endangered polar bears and other species Less than a month after declaring polar bears a threatened species because of global warming, the Bush administration is giving oil companies permission to annoy and potentially harm them in the pursuit of oil and natural gas.

McCain vs Obama : Stem cells Video of McCain and Obama speaking on stem cells.

Is Sarah Palin a Creationist? How worried should scientists be by the Republican nominee's choice for vice president?

Biden brings focus on energy policy to Democratic ticket By picking Joe Biden as a running mate, Barack Obama may have reassured the electorate about his lack of experience and foreign policy bona fides, according to some pundits. But the coal-state senator may have also taken a step toward shoring up his enviro cred.

Environmentalists can't corral Palin Palin, McCain's vice presidential running mate, has had frequent run-ins with environmentalists.