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 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 ArticleNearly a third of Canadians are skeptical of science – up from a quarter who said they were skeptical last year.
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Read Article8 in 10 Canadians say they know little to nothing about science.
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Read ArticleScientists as storytellers guide
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Read Article76 per cent of Canadians are curious about science.
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Read Article88 per cent of Canadians say they wish they knew more about science.
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Read ArticleMore than 4 in 10 Canadians consider science very important to their everyday life.
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Read ArticleOnly 55 per cent of Canadians recognize that mechanics require science-based education.
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Read ArticleHalf of Canadians would pursue a science-based career if they could go back in time.
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Read ArticleMore than 9 in 10 Canadians say scientists should share results in easily understood language.
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Read ArticleAlmost half of Canadians think the most important quality for a scientist to have is curiosity.
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Read Article83 per cent of Canadians acknowledge that scientists don’t get enough credit for what they do.
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Read Article3 in 10 Canadians say they only believe science that aligns with their personal beliefs.
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Read Article2018: 96% of Canadian parents want their kids to know more about science.
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Read Article2018: 86% of Canadians would encourage kids to pursue a science career.
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Read Article2018: Nearly 4 in 10 Canadians working in non-science fields wish they had chosen a career in science.
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Read Article2018: 72% of Canadians think about science’s impact on their everyday life only “a little to never.”
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Read Article2018: One quarter of Canadians are skeptical of science, and 20% distrust scientists.
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Read Article2018: Nearly 9 in 10 Canadians characterize science as fascinating, not boring.
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