Scientific Reasoning Should be the Starting Point in Policy Debates
Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL) knows that scientific research, along with science and math education, are long-term investments in our future. A physicist and businessman, Foster made his way from the 14th district of Illinois to the House of Representatives in March, after a special election to replace former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert. He joined Rush Holt (D-NJ) and Vernon Ehlers (R-MI), the two other physicists who bring their scientific knowledge to the House. In this video message, Foster outlines what he sees as the three largest challenges facing federal science policy: rational decision making, balancing basic research and commercialization, and ramping up STEM education.
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