Science and Government

Making science count in government

Science is an essential component of policy-making in most areas of government, but the scientific community does not always understand its role in this process.

Asbestos panelists accuse government of misusing science.

Science and Technology Evaluation Practices in the Government of Canada

The science and technology (S&T) community in the Canadian federal government is responding to the same pressures as other communities in governments around the world to produce better information for taxpayers on programme achievements. At the heart of this response are a number of organisations, including the Canadian Parliament, the Auditor General, the Treasury Board, and numerous departmen...

Science and scientists in government, 1878-1896 -- Part II.

Gay people and government security clearances. A social science perspective.

Lesbian and gay male applicants routinely are denied government security clearances or are subjected to unusually lengthy and intensive investigation. This article reviews social science data relevant to the principal justifications that have been offered for this policy and presents the following conclusions: (a) Lesbians and gay men are no more likely than heterosexuals to suffer from a perso...