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�Communicating science� the theme of workshops for Rhode Island scientists, students

Governmental bodies and the general public are increasingly making decisions about subjects that call for a basic understanding of a wide range of scientific topics about which they know little, from pesticides on produce and water quality at beaches to the effect of pollutants on climate. At the same time, scientists often have difficulty explaining the results and implications of their research to those that need it most, and they sometimes are looked down upon when their scientific results don�t match political agendas.

To address the need for a greater understanding of science, several scientific organizations are hosting workshops about communicating science for students and researchers in Rhode Island next month...

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