Unscientific America (broadcast Friday, August 21st, 2009)

Is the rift finally closing between scientists and the general public? Sheril Kirshenbaum, co-author of the book Unscientific America, discusses the challenges of communicating science and engineering, what scientists can do to help, and why it especially matters today.

Guests

Sheril Kirshenbaum
Co-Author," Unscientific America: How Scientific Illiteracy Threatens Our Future"
Research Associate
Duke University Durham, NC

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Segment produced by:Shelley DuBois

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