Science and Technology : Public Attitudes, Knowledge, and Interest

This report examines indicators of U.S. public attitudes and understanding of science and technology ( S&T ) , public concern about S&T issues, and public knowledge of basic S&T facts. The report identifies high-level trends and patterns, some of which are examined by selected demographics of the U.S. public. It also makes comparisons between the United States and other countries, including China, in public attitudes, support for public funding of science, and S&T knowledge. The report finds that nearly three-quarters of Americans in 2018 saw more benefits than harm from science, and 84 % supported federal funding of basic research.
Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources - Category: Statistics Source Type: news