The State of Science Index
Despite great support for investing in science, how well do we really understand and believe in its impact on our lives? The 3M State of Science Index is one of the largest global science attitudinal studies in recent years. Canadian results reveal how our nation perceives the importance of science to society today, and what this means for future generations.
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Read ArticleState of Science Index reveals COVID-19 has rebuilt Canadians’ confidence in science.
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Read ArticleThe top issues science should prioritize to create a sustainable future include: Reducing waste and designing a more circular economy.
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Read ArticleStudents 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 ArticleMisconceptions and inequality in STEM are obstacles that impact our future: Students have already been discouraged from pursuing science.
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Read ArticleDue 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 ArticleCompared to before the pandemic, Canadians are more likely to see science as very important to: their everyday life: 53%
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Read ArticleSkepticism 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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Read Article2019: Only 55 per cent of Canadians recognize that mechanics require science-based education.
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Read Article2019: Half of Canadians would pursue a science-based career if they could go back in time.
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Read Article2019: More than 9 in 10 Canadians say scientists should share results in easily understood language.
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Read Article2019: Almost half of Canadians think the most important quality for a scientist to have is curiosity.
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Read Article2019: 83 per cent of Canadians acknowledge that scientists don’t get enough credit for what they do.
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