Scientists Urged to Bridge Research-to-Policy Gap for Societal Impact
Summary
A PhD candidate from Puerto Rico argues that scientists must actively bridge the gap between research and policymaking to ensure scientific knowledge translates into effective public policy. Drawing from personal experience with natural hazards in Puerto Rico, the author emphasizes that academic isolation prevents research from reaching decision-makers who need it most. The article calls for scientists to step outside their academic bubbles and engage directly with policy processes.
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As someone who was born and raised in Puerto Rico, I have been exposed to countless natural hazards.
My PhD research focuses on compiling different remote sensing techniques to character
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