The Behavioral Science & Policy Association (BSPA) is pleased to welcome Crystal Hall as its new President. A leading scholar in behavioral science and public policy, Crystal is a faculty member at the University of Washington’s Evans School of Public Policy & Governance and is widely recognized for her work applying behavioral science to improve public policy and programs. BSPA looks forward to her leadership as the association continues its mission of connecting behavioral science research with policy and practice.
News & Media
American Science at the 250 Year Mark
What has American Science accomplished in the last 250 years? Here in Science, six scholars trace the tangled legacy of American science — from the Manhattan Project’s secrecy to eugenics, Silicon Valley, and NASA — arguing that public investment is critically important to meeting what the next 250 may demand.
Who Has Stopped Trusting Science?
Despite voices to the contrary, global trust in scientists remains high (76% trust them), but in the US that trust is split sharply along party lines. This article in Nature Magazine delves into who is losing trust and why.
Does AI Degrade Skills?
The fear AI will erode professional skills might be true. Here,Scientific American covers recent research showing reliance on AI decreases relevant skill among physicians and software developers. The article argues that this “deskilling” needs deliberate countermeasures.
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