Science and Technology : Public Perceptions, Awareness, and Information Sources

This report provides insights into public confidence in science, understanding of scientific research principles, and Americans ’ engagement with science through media, scientific activities, or children ’ s science activities. Confidence in science remains high among Americans : 89 % of Americans believe scientists work to make life better for the average person. During the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. adults tended to think more often about the impact of science in their everyday life than they had before the pandemic.
Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources - Category: Statistics Source Type: news