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Donna Strickland on earning public trust
A campus lecture makes the case for curiosity-driven science.
Photo: University of Ottawa
The context
What the reporting shows
The Nobel-winning physicist connected public confidence with realistic expectations about how discovery works. Fundamental research begins with unanswered questions and does not deliver breakthroughs on a schedule. Her talk also considered how scientists communicate, including the role emotions play when evidence enters public discussion.
The stakeholder lens
Who this work touches
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The takeaway
A question to carry forward
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Source reporting
Why trust in science matters: Donna Strickland at uOttawa
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