Science for the Public is committed to improving public understanding of the scientific concepts, discoveries and issues that affect almost every area of modern life. Our four-part program is designed to encourage interest in science and communication between scientists and the public:
As a world society, it seems clear that we have arrived at a point in our history when there must be a major increase in the capability of ordinary people to cope with the scientific and technological culture that is shaping their lives and the lives of their children.
—Leon Lederman, Nobel Laureate in physics. Science News, 5/05/08.
Lectures
Join us at our Boston Public Library lecture series, the third Tuesday of the month, usually at 6:30 PM. Topics are varied and are intended for a general audience. Free and open to the public.
Info about the Jan 19, 2010 lecture
Check past lectures or see the drop-down list on the Lectures tab.
Resources
Articles, books, research summaries, websites and videos for the topics we cover in our lecture series. more info
SftP Blog
The Science for the Public blog launches on December 16, and it replaces the community science discussions. This gives us an opportunity to take up public issues that involve science. We will make an effort to present the best information available and different –but reasonable– points of view.
