Category Archives: Public

When should details of misconduct be made public?

Posted on March 23, 2018 by SweetScience

Amid the #metoo movement, we have seen extreme publicity of the Hollywood allegations of sexual misconduct, including the shocking and sensational details revealed by victims coming forward. We have seen some spread of this movement and publicity to other arenas … Continue reading →

Posted in #metoo, academia, conflict, misconduct, Public, public image, sexism, support, women in science, Women in STEM | 1 Comment

Choosing a research question – for science or for the public?

Posted on May 31, 2017 by SweetScience

There is increasing pressure and urgency for scientists to be visible and accessible to the public, but also to choose the most important and appealing research in an uncertain funding climate. To whom are scientific researchers beholden in the choice … Continue reading →

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