Author Posts Archive: Michael Stebbins


12-22-08 | How Scientists View Law Enforcement

Anecdotal evidence has led to the impression that many in the scientific community hold a negative view of law enforcement. Before the two communities can solve this problem, we need to get a sense of the types and range of views scientists hold.

07-03-08 | Voters Care About Science!

Science has gotten short shrift in political campaigns for years, but new data shows that voters care more about it than politicians think.

06-11-08 | The “What if?” of Dual-Use Research Awareness

A clear set of policy guidelines for reporting biosecurity concerns in research labs is clearly in order. Here are some suggestions.

04-25-08 | Reflections on DNA Day

Reflecting on the meaning and implications of DNA Day underscores the need for a national science curriculum.

03-07-08 | What Are They Smoking?

In Congress there is astonishingly shortsighted opposition to the obvious need for the Food and Drug Administration to police the tobacco industry.

10-26-07 | The Heat is On

Why are we really upset by the editing of Center for Disease Control Director Gerberding’s written testimony to Congress on the health effects of climate change?
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