At a time when policy discussions are dominated by "I feel" instead of "I know," it is more important than ever for social scientists to make themselves heard. When those who possess in-depth training and expertise are excluded from public debates about pressing social issues--such as climate change, the prison system, or healthcare--vested interests can sway public opinion in uninformed ways. Yet few graduate students, researchers, or faculty know how to do this kind of work--or feel empowered to do it. While there has been an increasing call for social scientists to engage more broadly...
At a time when policy discussions are dominated by "I feel" instead of "I know," it is more important than ever for social scientists to make themselv...
