The State of Science Index
Each year, 3M’s State of Science Index (SOSI) explores global attitudes about science. In 2021, there is a sense of optimism around the world that science can help solve the world’s challenges. In Canada, people see STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) professions as a key to improving our quality of life, but barriers remain to accessing STEM education.
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Read ArticleImproving equity in STEM education for Canadians.
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Read Article68% of Canadians acknowledge that underrepresented minority groups often do not receive equal access to STEM education.
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Read Article87% agree it is important to increase diversity and inclusion in STEM fields.
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Read ArticleNearly all Canadians agree the world needs more people pursuing STEM related careers (92%)
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Read Article93% recognize scientists as being critical to our future well-being in light of the pandemic.
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Read ArticleState of Science Index reveals COVID-19 has rebuilt Canadians’ confidence in science.
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Read Article2020: The top issues science should prioritize to create a sustainable future include: Reducing waste and designing a more circular economy.
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Read Article2020: Students would be more inspired to pursue a science career if we: Position science as a platform to make the world better (47%)
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Read Article2020: Inequality in STEM are obstacles that impact our future: Students have already been discouraged from pursuing science
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Read Article2020: Due to COVID-19, Canadians are more likely to believe that science plays a critical role in solving public health crises (80%).
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Read Article2020: Compared to before the pandemic, Canadians are more likely to see science as very important to: their everyday life: 53%
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Read Article2020: Skepticism in science declined for the first time in three years, down 8 points from 29% from pre-pandemic to 21% today.
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Read ArticleScience Sam at 3M: communicating the impact of science.
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Read ArticleThe rising skepticism of science and how we can solve it.
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Read Article2019: Nearly a third of Canadians are skeptical of science – up from a quarter who said they were skeptical last year.
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Read Article2019: 8 in 10 Canadians say they know little to nothing about science.
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Read Article2019: Scientists as storytellers guide
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Read Article2019: 76 per cent of Canadians are curious about science.
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Read Article2019: 88 per cent of Canadians say they wish they knew more about science.
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Read Article2019: More than 4 in 10 Canadians consider science very important to their everyday life.
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