| % of AAAS scientists that say scientists should ... Take an active role in public policy debates about science and technology | 87 | 
|---|---|
| Focus on scientific work and stay out of public policy debates | 13 | 
Sources:
pewinternet.org

| % of AAAS scientists that say scientists should ... Take an active role in public policy debates about science and technology | 87 | 
|---|---|
| Focus on scientific work and stay out of public policy debates | 13 | 
Do scientists have an obligation to take an active role in the debates surrounding their expertise? According to a recent Pew poll, scientists certainly believe they do. Nearly nine out of ten confirmed that scientists should be involved in public policy debates regarding science and technology.