A vision for policy education in science - MIT Science Policy Review

Bertrand J. Neyhouse*

Edited by Jennifer Cascino, Steven Cheng, Sarah Radway, Laura Shupp, and Anuraag Singh

Editor’s Note | Aug. 31 2023

*Email: neyhouse@mit.edu

DOI: 10.38105/spr.8cy9g9msd0

Highlights

With the publication of Volume IV, the Review continues to address key challenges at the intersection of science, technology, and policy

Consideration of policy issues can deepen motivation and context for scientific research

I encourage scientists to actively engage with policymakers and policy research

Article Summary

Volume IV of the MIT Science Policy Review addresses crucial challenges facing our society, providing insightful discussions around potential solutions. In this short note, I share how engagement with science, technology, and policy has shaped my philosophy as a scientist and discuss what role the Review might play in educating scientists on policy matters concerning their work.

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Bertrand Neyhouse

Department of Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA

Editor-in-Chief, MIT Science Policy Review, Cambridge, MA