Science In Democracy Interest


Science in Democracy is building a national movement to make science and evidence a cornerstone of public leadership. Through candidate questions and science-informed policy statements, we help bring better information into the conversations that shape our future.

Science in Democracy Activities

Science Questions for Candidates

You'll have the opportunity to develop clear, thoughtful, nonpartisan science questions for candidates running for office. These questions are designed to elevate the role of science and evidence in elections by encouraging candidates to address how they would approach major public issues such as health, climate, energy, and emerging technologies. Participants help identify the questions voters should be asking and make science more visible in public leadership conversations.

Designed to help the public understand the positions of their candidates .

Science Informed Policy Statements

You'll have the opportunity to develop concise, nonpartisan policy materials grounded in science and evidence. These policy one-pagers are designed to help candidates communicate informed positions on major public issues and can be used in speeches, debates, interviews, and policy development.

Designed to give candidates clear, credible language they can use to discuss policy issues in ways that strengthen democratic discourse.