Views on the Role of Scientists in Policymaking

PEW has some interesting survey data on the (US) public's attitudes towards science and policy making here.  This issue is, in my opinion, the most significant and challenging topic that political science education must tackle in the 21st century.  Students who major in political science must be equipped with the critical analytical tools needed to competently understand 

Some of the main findings:   

Cheers 

Colin