Science and Politics #277

Dan Kahan is the Elizabeth K. Dollard Professor of Law and Professor of Psychology at Yale Law School. He is a member of the Cultural Cognition Project, an interdisciplinary team of scholars who use empirical methods to examine the impact of group values on perceptions of risk and science communication. In studies funded by the National Science Foundation, Professor Kahan and his collaborators have investigated public conflict over climate change, public reactions to emerging technologies, and public understandings of scientific consensus across disputed issues. The Project is currently engaged in a field research that test evidence-based strategies for promoting public engagement with climate science in Southeast Florida.

Shane Trimmer is the Executive Director of Franklin's List, a Political Action Committee (PAC) dedicated to electing scientists and pro science candidates. Shane's further experience in public policy has been comprehensive and wide ranging. He has served as a staff member for elected officials at the state level in Sacramento, California as well as the federal level in Washington, DC. Additionally, Shane has worked for nonprofits in health, environmental, and transportation policy. Shane earned his bachelor's degree in political science from the University of California at Davis, and master's in public administration from National University. Additionally, he is currently a political management master's degree candidate from George Washington University.

Katie Gibbs finished her PhD in Biology at the University of Ottawa. In the summer of 2012 she was one of the lead organizers of the Death of Evidence rally and is currently the Executive Director of Evidence for Democracy, a new organization in Canada that advocates for the transparent use of evidence in government decision making and public policy development.