Our journal, MIT Science Policy Review (MIT SPR), provides a platform for initiating an open, jargon-free discussion between these three players. In Volume II, we reviewed a broad range of current issues at the intersection of science and policy. For example, in Seetharam et al., we suggested that quantum technology is likely to drive future innovation in cybersecurity, biology, and materials science and pointed out the need in training a multidisciplinary and adaptable future team of quantum scientists. In Bullock et al., we attracted attention to the rarely brought up issue of space debris, which threatens to destroy our space infrastructure and our global community through uncontrolled impact. We have also not shied away from discussing controversial topics such as mandatory vaccination against COVID-19, reducing open access publication costs for researchers, and encouraging the U.S. to take intentional action to retain more talented international scientists.