Scientists don't share their findings for fun – they want their research to make a difference
- Written by John C. Besley, Ellis N. Brandt Professor of Public Relations, Michigan State University
Scientists talk about their research because they want their expertise to guide real-world decisions.Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty ImagesThe Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work.
The big idea
Scientists don’t take time away from their research to share their expertise with journalists, policymakers and everyone else...
